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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.26, 36,415.11 and 15,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.26, 36,415.11 and 15,052.14 is: 20,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.26 : 36,415.11 = 15,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.26/36,415.11 = 15,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.26x = 36,415.11 × 15,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.26x = 548,125,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,125,333.84/26,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.93

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