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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.40, 36,624.08 and 15,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.40, 36,624.08 and 15,212.49 is: 20,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.40 : 36,624.08 = 15,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.40/36,624.08 = 15,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.40x = 36,624.08 × 15,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.40x = 557,143,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,143,450.76/26,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.23

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