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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.77, 36,550.13 and 15,157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.77, 36,550.13 and 15,157.82 is: 20,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.77 : 36,550.13 = 15,157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.77/36,550.13 = 15,157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.77x = 36,550.13 × 15,157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.77x = 554,020,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,020,032.98/26,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.44

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