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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.02, 36,574.88 and 15,175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.02, 36,574.88 and 15,175.09 is: 20,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.02 : 36,574.88 = 15,175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.02/36,574.88 = 15,175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.02x = 36,574.88 × 15,175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.02x = 555,026,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,026,987.89/26,502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.81

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