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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.90, 36,602.58 and 15,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.90, 36,602.58 and 15,194.44 is: 20,967.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.90 : 36,602.58 = 15,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.90/36,602.58 = 15,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.90x = 36,602.58 × 15,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.90x = 556,155,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,155,705.66/26,524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.31

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