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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.52, 36,650.04 and 15,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.52, 36,650.04 and 15,229.92 is: 21,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.52 : 36,650.04 = 15,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.52/36,650.04 = 15,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.52x = 36,650.04 × 15,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.52x = 558,177,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,177,177.20/26,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.88

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