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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.79, 36,562.71 and 15,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.79, 36,562.71 and 15,164.24 is: 20,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.79 : 36,562.71 = 15,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.79/36,562.71 = 15,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.79x = 36,562.71 × 15,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.79x = 554,445,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,445,633.67/26,494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.59

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