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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.70, 36,385.32 and 15,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.70, 36,385.32 and 15,034.03 is: 20,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.70 : 36,385.32 = 15,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.70/36,385.32 = 15,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.70x = 36,385.32 × 15,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.70x = 547,017,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,017,810.51/26,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.82

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