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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.30, 36,644.42 and 15,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.30, 36,644.42 and 15,229.20 is: 21,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.30 : 36,644.42 = 15,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.30/36,644.42 = 15,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.30x = 36,644.42 × 15,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.30x = 558,064,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,064,941.70/26,562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.66

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