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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.33, 36,632.69 and 15,215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.33, 36,632.69 and 15,215.71 is: 20,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.33 : 36,632.69 = 15,215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.33/36,632.69 = 15,215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.33x = 36,632.69 × 15,215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.33x = 557,392,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,392,387.56/26,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.55

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