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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,530.08, 36,610.52 and 15,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,530.08, 36,610.52 and 15,198.72 is: 20,973.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,530.08 : 36,610.52 = 15,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,530.08/36,610.52 = 15,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,530.08x = 36,610.52 × 15,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,530.08x = 556,433,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,433,042.53/26,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.67

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