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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.25, 36,622.50 and 15,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.25, 36,622.50 and 15,211.35 is: 20,994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.25 : 36,622.50 = 15,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.25/36,622.50 = 15,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.25x = 36,622.50 × 15,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.25x = 557,077,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,077,839.68/26,534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.67

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