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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550, 36,637.89 and 15,211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550, 36,637.89 and 15,211.62 is: 20,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550 : 36,637.89 = 15,211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550/36,637.89 = 15,211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550x = 36,637.89 × 15,211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550x = 557,321,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,321,660.28/26,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.40

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