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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.08, 36,568.61 and 15,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.08, 36,568.61 and 15,168.52 is: 20,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.08 : 36,568.61 = 15,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.08/36,568.61 = 15,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.08x = 36,568.61 × 15,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.08x = 554,691,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,691,598.53/26,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.48

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