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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.76, 36,614.70 and 15,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.76, 36,614.70 and 15,050.08 is: 20,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.76 : 36,614.70 = 15,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.76/36,614.70 = 15,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.76x = 36,614.70 × 15,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.76x = 551,054,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,054,164.18/26,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.47

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