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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.59, 36,642.18 and 15,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.59, 36,642.18 and 15,224.09 is: 21,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.59 : 36,642.18 = 15,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.59/36,642.18 = 15,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.59x = 36,642.18 × 15,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.59x = 557,843,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,843,662.91/26,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.60

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