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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.76, 36,652.84 and 15,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.76, 36,652.84 and 15,380.76 is: 21,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.76 : 36,652.84 = 15,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.76/36,652.84 = 15,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.76x = 36,652.84 × 15,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.76x = 563,748,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,748,535.36/26,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.46

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