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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,384.76, 36,414.42 and 15,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,384.76, 36,414.42 and 15,051.64 is: 20,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,384.76 : 36,414.42 = 15,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,384.76/36,414.42 = 15,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,384.76x = 36,414.42 × 15,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,384.76x = 548,096,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,096,740.65/26,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.23

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