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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.26, 36,493.50 and 15,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.26, 36,493.50 and 15,113.52 is: 20,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.26 : 36,493.50 = 15,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.26/36,493.50 = 15,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.26x = 36,493.50 × 15,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.26x = 551,545,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,545,242.12/26,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.32

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