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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.58, 36,501.03 and 15,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.58, 36,501.03 and 15,269.58 is: 21,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.58 : 36,501.03 = 15,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.58/36,501.03 = 15,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.58x = 36,501.03 × 15,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.58x = 557,355,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,355,397.67/26,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.97

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