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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.68, 36,404.13 and 15,049.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.68, 36,404.13 and 15,049.98 is: 20,770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.68 : 36,404.13 = 15,049.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.68/36,404.13 = 15,049.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.68x = 36,404.13 × 15,049.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.68x = 547,881,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,881,428.42/26,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.65

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