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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.08, 36,630.18 and 15,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.08, 36,630.18 and 15,214.44 is: 20,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.08 : 36,630.18 = 15,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.08/36,630.18 = 15,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.08x = 36,630.18 × 15,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.08x = 557,307,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,307,675.80/26,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.76

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