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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,328.96, 36,337.92 and 15,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,328.96, 36,337.92 and 15,148.80 is: 20,907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,328.96 : 36,337.92 = 15,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,328.96/36,337.92 = 15,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,328.96x = 36,337.92 × 15,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,328.96x = 550,475,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,475,882.50/26,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.62

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