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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.94, 36,634.77 and 15,065.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.94, 36,634.77 and 15,065.97 is: 20,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.94 : 36,634.77 = 15,065.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.94/36,634.77 = 15,065.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.94x = 36,634.77 × 15,065.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.94x = 551,938,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,938,345.78/26,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.34

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