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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.15, 36,606.06 and 15,195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.15, 36,606.06 and 15,195.94 is: 20,968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.15 : 36,606.06 = 15,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.15/36,606.06 = 15,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.15x = 36,606.06 × 15,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.15x = 556,263,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,263,399.88/26,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.00

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