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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.16, 36,536.60 and 15,147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.16, 36,536.60 and 15,147.09 is: 20,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.16 : 36,536.60 = 15,147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.16/36,536.60 = 15,147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.16x = 36,536.60 × 15,147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.16x = 553,423,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,423,092.76/26,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,900.33

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