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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,521.22, 36,594.54 and 15,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,521.22, 36,594.54 and 15,036.18 is: 20,747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,521.22 : 36,594.54 = 15,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,521.22/36,594.54 = 15,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,521.22x = 36,594.54 × 15,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,521.22x = 550,242,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,242,090.46/26,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.24

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