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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.14, 36,607.59 and 15,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.14, 36,607.59 and 15,196.46 is: 20,969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.14 : 36,607.59 = 15,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.14/36,607.59 = 15,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.14x = 36,607.59 × 15,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.14x = 556,305,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,305,777.13/26,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.61

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