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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.65, 36,414.28 and 15,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.65, 36,414.28 and 15,052.54 is: 20,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.65 : 36,414.28 = 15,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.65/36,414.28 = 15,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.65x = 36,414.28 × 15,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.65x = 548,127,406.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,127,406.27/26,385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.69

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