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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.56, 36,650.40 and 15,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.56, 36,650.40 and 15,230.08 is: 21,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.56 : 36,650.40 = 15,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.56/36,650.40 = 15,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.56x = 36,650.40 × 15,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.56x = 558,188,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,188,524.03/26,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.27

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