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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.73, 36,585.57 and 15,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.73, 36,585.57 and 15,029.68 is: 20,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.73 : 36,585.57 = 15,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.73/36,585.57 = 15,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.73x = 36,585.57 × 15,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.73x = 549,869,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,869,409.72/26,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.26

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