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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.15, 36,535.83 and 15,144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.15, 36,535.83 and 15,144.77 is: 20,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.15 : 36,535.83 = 15,144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.15/36,535.83 = 15,144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.15x = 36,535.83 × 15,144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.15x = 553,326,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,326,776.66/26,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.85

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