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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.94, 36,526.32 and 15,138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.94, 36,526.32 and 15,138.47 is: 20,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.94 : 36,526.32 = 15,138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.94/36,526.32 = 15,138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.94x = 36,526.32 × 15,138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.94x = 552,952,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,952,416.90/26,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.41

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