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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,551.94, 36,633.39 and 15,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,551.94, 36,633.39 and 15,064.97 is: 20,784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,551.94 : 36,633.39 = 15,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,551.94/36,633.39 = 15,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,551.94x = 36,633.39 × 15,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,551.94x = 551,880,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,880,738.18/26,551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.95

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