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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.50, 36,566.55 and 15,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.50, 36,566.55 and 15,325.98 is: 21,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.50 : 36,566.55 = 15,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.50/36,566.55 = 15,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.50x = 36,566.55 × 15,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.50x = 560,418,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,418,213.97/26,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.85

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