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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.85, 36,616.39 and 15,206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.85, 36,616.39 and 15,206.93 is: 20,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.85 : 36,616.39 = 15,206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.85/36,616.39 = 15,206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.85x = 36,616.39 × 15,206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.85x = 556,822,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,822,933.11/26,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.55

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