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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.46, 36,072.74 and 15,527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.46, 36,072.74 and 15,527.09 is: 21,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.46 : 36,072.74 = 15,527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.46/36,072.74 = 15,527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.46x = 36,072.74 × 15,527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.46x = 560,104,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,104,809.53/26,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.20

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