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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,527.40, 36,606.02 and 15,196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,527.40, 36,606.02 and 15,196.94 is: 20,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,527.40 : 36,606.02 = 15,196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,527.40/36,606.02 = 15,196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,527.40x = 36,606.02 × 15,196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,527.40x = 556,299,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,299,489.58/26,527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.75

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