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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.52, 36,529.46 and 15,139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.52, 36,529.46 and 15,139.05 is: 20,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.52 : 36,529.46 = 15,139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.52/36,529.46 = 15,139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.52x = 36,529.46 × 15,139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.52x = 553,021,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,021,245.72/26,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.55

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