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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.92, 36,653.45 and 15,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.92, 36,653.45 and 15,229.46 is: 21,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.92 : 36,653.45 = 15,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.92/36,653.45 = 15,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.92x = 36,653.45 × 15,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.92x = 558,212,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,212,266.12/26,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.88

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