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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.89, 36,524.81 and 15,138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.89, 36,524.81 and 15,138.23 is: 20,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.89 : 36,524.81 = 15,138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.89/36,524.81 = 15,138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.89x = 36,524.81 × 15,138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.89x = 552,920,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,920,829.71/26,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.04

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