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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,386.65, 36,415.66 and 15,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,386.65, 36,415.66 and 15,053.54 is: 20,775.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,386.65 : 36,415.66 = 15,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,386.65/36,415.66 = 15,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,386.65x = 36,415.66 × 15,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,386.65x = 548,184,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,184,594.44/26,386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.07

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