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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.02, 36,528.77 and 15,138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.02, 36,528.77 and 15,138.55 is: 20,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.02 : 36,528.77 = 15,138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.02/36,528.77 = 15,138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.02x = 36,528.77 × 15,138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.02x = 552,992,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,992,611.08/26,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.86

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