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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.46, 36,397.85 and 15,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.46, 36,397.85 and 15,044.67 is: 20,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.46 : 36,397.85 = 15,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.46/36,397.85 = 15,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.46x = 36,397.85 × 15,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.46x = 547,593,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,593,566.74/26,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.48

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