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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,557.61, 36,641.23 and 15,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,557.61, 36,641.23 and 15,070.62 is: 20,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,557.61 : 36,641.23 = 15,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,557.61/36,641.23 = 15,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,557.61x = 36,641.23 × 15,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,557.61x = 552,205,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,205,878.58/26,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.76

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