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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.53, 36,533.30 and 15,144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.53, 36,533.30 and 15,144.18 is: 20,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.53 : 36,533.30 = 15,144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.53/36,533.30 = 15,144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.53x = 36,533.30 × 15,144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.53x = 553,266,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,266,795.47/26,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.50

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