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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.32, 36,397.98 and 15,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.32, 36,397.98 and 15,045.96 is: 20,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.32 : 36,397.98 = 15,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.32/36,397.98 = 15,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.32x = 36,397.98 × 15,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.32x = 547,642,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,642,551.16/26,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.87

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