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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.16, 36,524.32 and 15,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.16, 36,524.32 and 15,138.50 is: 20,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.16 : 36,524.32 = 15,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.16/36,524.32 = 15,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.16x = 36,524.32 × 15,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.16x = 552,923,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,923,197.85/26,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.92

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