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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.92, 36,523.55 and 15,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.92, 36,523.55 and 15,136.45 is: 20,888.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.92 : 36,523.55 = 15,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.92/36,523.55 = 15,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.92x = 36,523.55 × 15,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.92x = 552,836,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,836,888.40/26,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.63

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