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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.03, 36,569.32 and 15,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.03, 36,569.32 and 15,171.08 is: 20,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.03 : 36,569.32 = 15,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.03/36,569.32 = 15,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.03x = 36,569.32 × 15,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.03x = 554,796,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,796,064.19/26,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,937.26

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