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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.73, 36,388.38 and 15,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.73, 36,388.38 and 15,038.94 is: 20,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.73 : 36,388.38 = 15,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.73/36,388.38 = 15,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.73x = 36,388.38 × 15,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.73x = 547,242,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,242,663.52/26,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.26

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