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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.10, 36,570.74 and 15,169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.10, 36,570.74 and 15,169.01 is: 20,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.10 : 36,570.74 = 15,169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.10/36,570.74 = 15,169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.10x = 36,570.74 × 15,169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.10x = 554,742,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,742,050.12/26,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.01

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