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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.25, 36,649.05 and 15,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.25, 36,649.05 and 15,076.28 is: 20,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.25 : 36,649.05 = 15,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.25/36,649.05 = 15,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.25x = 36,649.05 × 15,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.25x = 552,531,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,531,426.89/26,563.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.60

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