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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.59, 36,616.04 and 15,206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.59, 36,616.04 and 15,206.68 is: 20,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.59 : 36,616.04 = 15,206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.59/36,616.04 = 15,206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.59x = 36,616.04 × 15,206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.59x = 556,808,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,808,403.15/26,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.20

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