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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.68, 36,524.34 and 15,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.68, 36,524.34 and 15,136 is: 20,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.68 : 36,524.34 = 15,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.68/36,524.34 = 15,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.68x = 36,524.34 × 15,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.68x = 552,832,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,832,410.24/26,466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.86

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