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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.71, 36,399.50 and 15,047.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.71, 36,399.50 and 15,047.05 is: 20,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.71 : 36,399.50 = 15,047.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.71/36,399.50 = 15,047.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.71x = 36,399.50 × 15,047.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.71x = 547,705,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,705,096.48/26,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,765.51

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