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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.09, 36,644.25 and 15,225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.09, 36,644.25 and 15,225.59 is: 21,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.09 : 36,644.25 = 15,225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.09/36,644.25 = 15,225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.09x = 36,644.25 × 15,225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.09x = 557,930,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,930,326.36/26,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.67

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