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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.81, 36,388.52 and 15,037.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.81, 36,388.52 and 15,037.17 is: 20,751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.81 : 36,388.52 = 15,037.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.81/36,388.52 = 15,037.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.81x = 36,388.52 × 15,037.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.81x = 547,180,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,180,361.29/26,367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.83

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