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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.22, 36,385.09 and 15,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.22, 36,385.09 and 15,036.58 is: 20,746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.22 : 36,385.09 = 15,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.22/36,385.09 = 15,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.22x = 36,385.09 × 15,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.22x = 547,107,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,107,434.24/26,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.38

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