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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.93, 36,399.25 and 15,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.93, 36,399.25 and 15,050.09 is: 20,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.93 : 36,399.25 = 15,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.93/36,399.25 = 15,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.93x = 36,399.25 × 15,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.93x = 547,811,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,811,988.43/26,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.60

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