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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.54, 36,401.99 and 15,048.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.54, 36,401.99 and 15,048.88 is: 20,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.54 : 36,401.99 = 15,048.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.54/36,401.99 = 15,048.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.54x = 36,401.99 × 15,048.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.54x = 547,809,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,809,013.02/26,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.01

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