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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.06, 36,383.46 and 15,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.06, 36,383.46 and 15,035.42 is: 20,744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.06 : 36,383.46 = 15,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.06/36,383.46 = 15,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.06x = 36,383.46 × 15,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.06x = 547,040,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,040,457.82/26,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.76

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