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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.52, 36,636.99 and 15,067.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.52, 36,636.99 and 15,067.53 is: 20,788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.52 : 36,636.99 = 15,067.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.52/36,636.99 = 15,067.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.52x = 36,636.99 × 15,067.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.52x = 552,028,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,028,945.93/26,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.51

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