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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.02, 36,393.34 and 15,038.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.02, 36,393.34 and 15,038.54 is: 20,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.02 : 36,393.34 = 15,038.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.02/36,393.34 = 15,038.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.02x = 36,393.34 × 15,038.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.02x = 547,302,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,302,699.32/26,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.52

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