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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.45, 36,652.80 and 15,228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.45, 36,652.80 and 15,228.99 is: 21,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.45 : 36,652.80 = 15,228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.45/36,652.80 = 15,228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.45x = 36,652.80 × 15,228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.45x = 558,185,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,185,124.67/26,558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.24

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