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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.03, 36,625.28 and 15,059.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.03, 36,625.28 and 15,059.05 is: 20,776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.03 : 36,625.28 = 15,059.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.03/36,625.28 = 15,059.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.03x = 36,625.28 × 15,059.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.03x = 551,541,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,541,755.93/26,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.81

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