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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.57, 36,544.05 and 15,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.57, 36,544.05 and 15,150.08 is: 20,907.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.57 : 36,544.05 = 15,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.57/36,544.05 = 15,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.57x = 36,544.05 × 15,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.57x = 553,645,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,645,372.38/26,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.61

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