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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.94, 36,547.19 and 15,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.94, 36,547.19 and 15,003.28 is: 20,699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.94 : 36,547.19 = 15,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.94/36,547.19 = 15,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.94x = 36,547.19 × 15,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.94x = 548,327,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,327,724.78/26,489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.47

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