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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,538.88, 36,604.52 and 15,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,538.88, 36,604.52 and 15,204.24 is: 20,970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,538.88 : 36,604.52 = 15,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,538.88/36,604.52 = 15,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,538.88x = 36,604.52 × 15,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,538.88x = 556,543,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,543,907.16/26,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.89

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