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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.14, 36,647.58 and 15,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.14, 36,647.58 and 15,226.29 is: 21,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.14 : 36,647.58 = 15,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.14/36,647.58 = 15,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.14x = 36,647.58 × 15,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.14x = 558,006,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,006,680.88/26,556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.35

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