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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.66, 36,527.33 and 15,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.66, 36,527.33 and 15,139.19 is: 20,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.66 : 36,527.33 = 15,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.66/36,527.33 = 15,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.66x = 36,527.33 × 15,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.66x = 552,994,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,994,318.23/26,468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.42

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