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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.42, 36,525.62 and 15,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.42, 36,525.62 and 15,137.96 is: 20,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.42 : 36,525.62 = 15,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.42/36,525.62 = 15,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.42x = 36,525.62 × 15,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.42x = 552,923,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,923,374.54/26,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.72

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