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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.44, 36,571.14 and 15,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.44, 36,571.14 and 15,320.44 is: 21,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.44 : 36,571.14 = 15,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.44/36,571.14 = 15,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.44x = 36,571.14 × 15,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.44x = 560,285,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,285,956.10/26,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.11

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