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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.55, 36,393.79 and 15,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.55, 36,393.79 and 15,042.91 is: 20,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.55 : 36,393.79 = 15,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.55/36,393.79 = 15,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.55x = 36,393.79 × 15,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.55x = 547,468,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,468,507.53/26,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.09

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