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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.39, 36,525.51 and 15,138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.39, 36,525.51 and 15,138.73 is: 20,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.39 : 36,525.51 = 15,138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.39/36,525.51 = 15,138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.39x = 36,525.51 × 15,138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.39x = 552,949,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,949,575.68/26,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.73

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