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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.95, 36,524.22 and 15,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.95, 36,524.22 and 15,137.62 is: 20,887.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.95 : 36,524.22 = 15,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.95/36,524.22 = 15,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.95x = 36,524.22 × 15,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.95x = 552,889,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,889,905.68/26,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.46

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