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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.08, 36,530.58 and 15,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.08, 36,530.58 and 15,140.76 is: 20,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.08 : 36,530.58 = 15,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.08/36,530.58 = 15,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.08x = 36,530.58 × 15,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.08x = 553,100,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,100,744.44/26,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.95

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