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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.95, 36,649.92 and 15,227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.95, 36,649.92 and 15,227.90 is: 21,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.95 : 36,649.92 = 15,227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.95/36,649.92 = 15,227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.95x = 36,649.92 × 15,227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.95x = 558,101,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,101,316.77/26,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.68

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