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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,492.70, 36,549.60 and 15,156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,492.70, 36,549.60 and 15,156.18 is: 20,909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,492.70 : 36,549.60 = 15,156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,492.70/36,549.60 = 15,156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,492.70x = 36,549.60 × 15,156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,492.70x = 553,952,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,952,316.53/26,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.62

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