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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.89, 36,608.09 and 15,204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.89, 36,608.09 and 15,204.69 is: 20,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.89 : 36,608.09 = 15,204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.89/36,608.09 = 15,204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.89x = 36,608.09 × 15,204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.89x = 556,614,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,614,583.92/26,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.50

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