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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.72, 36,404.17 and 15,050.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.72, 36,404.17 and 15,050.00 is: 20,770.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.72 : 36,404.17 = 15,050.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.72/36,404.17 = 15,050.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.72x = 36,404.17 × 15,050.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.72x = 547,882,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,882,811.89/26,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.67

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