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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.94, 36,753.26 and 15,147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.94, 36,753.26 and 15,147.83 is: 20,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.94 : 36,753.26 = 15,147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.94/36,753.26 = 15,147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.94x = 36,753.26 × 15,147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.94x = 556,732,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,732,134.43/26,632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.89

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