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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.82, 36,614.97 and 15,205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.82, 36,614.97 and 15,205.91 is: 20,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.82 : 36,614.97 = 15,205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.82/36,614.97 = 15,205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.82x = 36,614.97 × 15,205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.82x = 556,763,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,763,755.40/26,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.13

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