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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.69, 36,550.03 and 15,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.69, 36,550.03 and 15,150.94 is: 20,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.69 : 36,550.03 = 15,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.69/36,550.03 = 15,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.69x = 36,550.03 × 15,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.69x = 553,767,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,767,311.53/26,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.75

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