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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.62, 36,627.46 and 15,060.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.62, 36,627.46 and 15,060.63 is: 20,778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.62 : 36,627.46 = 15,060.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.62/36,627.46 = 15,060.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.62x = 36,627.46 × 15,060.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.62x = 551,632,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,632,722.60/26,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.99

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