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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.09, 36,622.52 and 15,208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.09, 36,622.52 and 15,208.41 is: 20,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.09 : 36,622.52 = 15,208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.09/36,622.52 = 15,208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.09x = 36,622.52 × 15,208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.09x = 556,970,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,970,299.39/26,541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.21

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