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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.90, 36,388.63 and 15,039.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.90, 36,388.63 and 15,039.87 is: 20,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.90 : 36,388.63 = 15,039.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.90/36,388.63 = 15,039.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.90x = 36,388.63 × 15,039.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.90x = 547,280,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,280,264.68/26,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.98

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