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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.96, 36,650.70 and 15,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.96, 36,650.70 and 15,235.16 is: 21,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.96 : 36,650.70 = 15,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.96/36,650.70 = 15,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.96x = 36,650.70 × 15,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.96x = 558,379,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,379,095.36/26,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.14

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