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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.97, 36,549.63 and 15,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.97, 36,549.63 and 15,005.16 is: 20,703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.97 : 36,549.63 = 15,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.97/36,549.63 = 15,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.97x = 36,549.63 × 15,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.97x = 548,433,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,433,046.09/26,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.42

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