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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.90, 36,605.34 and 15,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.90, 36,605.34 and 15,195 is: 20,968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.90 : 36,605.34 = 15,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.90/36,605.34 = 15,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.90x = 36,605.34 × 15,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.90x = 556,218,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,218,141.30/26,526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.08

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