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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,548.98, 36,637.38 and 15,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,548.98, 36,637.38 and 15,066.09 is: 20,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,548.98 : 36,637.38 = 15,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,548.98/36,637.38 = 15,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,548.98x = 36,637.38 × 15,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,548.98x = 551,982,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,982,064.44/26,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.08

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