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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,551.52, 36,632.85 and 15,064.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,551.52, 36,632.85 and 15,064.53 is: 20,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,551.52 : 36,632.85 = 15,064.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,551.52/36,632.85 = 15,064.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,551.52x = 36,632.85 × 15,064.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,551.52x = 551,856,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,856,667.81/26,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.37

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