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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,513.73, 36,584.19 and 15,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,513.73, 36,584.19 and 15,028.68 is: 20,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,513.73 : 36,584.19 = 15,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,513.73/36,584.19 = 15,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,513.73x = 36,584.19 × 15,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,513.73x = 549,812,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,812,084.57/26,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.88

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