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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.99, 36,627.98 and 15,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.99, 36,627.98 and 15,061.01 is: 20,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.99 : 36,627.98 = 15,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.99/36,627.98 = 15,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.99x = 36,627.98 × 15,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.99x = 551,654,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,654,502.28/26,547.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.52

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