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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,527.59, 36,613.28 and 15,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,527.59, 36,613.28 and 15,204.68 is: 20,985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,527.59 : 36,613.28 = 15,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,527.59/36,613.28 = 15,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,527.59x = 36,613.28 × 15,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,527.59x = 556,693,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,693,172.79/26,527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.44

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