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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,548.61, 36,631.19 and 15,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,548.61, 36,631.19 and 15,364.13 is: 21,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,548.61 : 36,631.19 = 15,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,548.61/36,631.19 = 15,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,548.61x = 36,631.19 × 15,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,548.61x = 562,806,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,806,220.47/26,548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.09

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