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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.61, 36,632.57 and 15,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.61, 36,632.57 and 15,365.13 is: 21,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.61 : 36,632.57 = 15,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.61/36,632.57 = 15,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.61x = 36,632.57 × 15,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.61x = 562,864,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,864,200.28/26,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.47

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