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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.61, 36,566.35 and 15,168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.61, 36,566.35 and 15,168.19 is: 20,931.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.61 : 36,566.35 = 15,168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.61/36,566.35 = 15,168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.61x = 36,566.35 × 15,168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.61x = 554,645,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,645,344.41/26,498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.11

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