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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.80, 36,632.46 and 15,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.80, 36,632.46 and 15,062.80 is: 20,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.80 : 36,632.46 = 15,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.80/36,632.46 = 15,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.80x = 36,632.46 × 15,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.80x = 551,787,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,787,452.08/26,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.24

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