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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.08, 36,631.56 and 15,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.08, 36,631.56 and 15,215.44 is: 20,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.08 : 36,631.56 = 15,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.08/36,631.56 = 15,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.08x = 36,631.56 × 15,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.08x = 557,365,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,365,303.29/26,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.14

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