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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.92, 36,522.17 and 15,135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.92, 36,522.17 and 15,135.45 is: 20,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.92 : 36,522.17 = 15,135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.92/36,522.17 = 15,135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.92x = 36,522.17 × 15,135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.92x = 552,779,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,779,402.25/26,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.25

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