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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.76, 36,396.36 and 15,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.76, 36,396.36 and 15,045.24 is: 20,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.76 : 36,396.36 = 15,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.76/36,396.36 = 15,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.76x = 36,396.36 × 15,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.76x = 547,591,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,591,971.33/26,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.33

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