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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.12, 36,542.52 and 15,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.12, 36,542.52 and 15,150.84 is: 20,907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.12 : 36,542.52 = 15,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.12/36,542.52 = 15,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.12x = 36,542.52 × 15,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.12x = 553,649,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,649,873.72/26,481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.34

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