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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.40, 36,601.89 and 15,193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.40, 36,601.89 and 15,193.94 is: 20,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.40 : 36,601.89 = 15,193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.40/36,601.89 = 15,193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.40x = 36,601.89 × 15,193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.40x = 556,126,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,126,920.55/26,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.62

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