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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.17, 36,408.37 and 15,053.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.17, 36,408.37 and 15,053.51 is: 20,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.17 : 36,408.37 = 15,053.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.17/36,408.37 = 15,053.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.17x = 36,408.37 × 15,053.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.17x = 548,073,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,073,579.84/26,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.40

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