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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.82, 36,632.13 and 15,214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.82, 36,632.13 and 15,214.06 is: 20,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.82 : 36,632.13 = 15,214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.82/36,632.13 = 15,214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.82x = 36,632.13 × 15,214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.82x = 557,323,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,323,423.75/26,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.56

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