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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.30, 36,394.74 and 15,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.30, 36,394.74 and 15,041.68 is: 20,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.30 : 36,394.74 = 15,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.30/36,394.74 = 15,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.30x = 36,394.74 × 15,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.30x = 547,438,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,438,032.76/26,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.07

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