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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.12, 36,605.84 and 15,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.12, 36,605.84 and 15,195.24 is: 20,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.12 : 36,605.84 = 15,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.12/36,605.84 = 15,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.12x = 36,605.84 × 15,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.12x = 556,234,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,234,448.23/26,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.31

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