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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.50, 36,536.19 and 15,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.50, 36,536.19 and 15,297.50 is: 21,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.50 : 36,536.19 = 15,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.50/36,536.19 = 15,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.50x = 36,536.19 × 15,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.50x = 558,912,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,912,366.53/26,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.55

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