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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.82, 36,637.49 and 15,219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.82, 36,637.49 and 15,219.19 is: 21,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.82 : 36,637.49 = 15,219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.82/36,637.49 = 15,219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.82x = 36,637.49 × 15,219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.82x = 557,593,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,593,005.28/26,547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.35

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