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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.08, 36,650.84 and 15,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.08, 36,650.84 and 15,229.44 is: 21,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.08 : 36,650.84 = 15,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.08/36,650.84 = 15,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.08x = 36,650.84 × 15,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.08x = 558,171,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,171,768.73/26,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.44

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