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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.56, 36,545.28 and 15,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.56, 36,545.28 and 15,001.89 is: 20,697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.56 : 36,545.28 = 15,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.56/36,545.28 = 15,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.56x = 36,545.28 × 15,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.56x = 548,248,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,248,270.58/26,488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.55

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