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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.46, 36,605.52 and 15,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.46, 36,605.52 and 15,194.88 is: 20,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.46 : 36,605.52 = 15,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.46/36,605.52 = 15,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.46x = 36,605.52 × 15,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.46x = 556,216,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,216,483.74/26,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.16

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