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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.91, 36,658.40 and 15,226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.91, 36,658.40 and 15,226.28 is: 21,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.91 : 36,658.40 = 15,226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.91/36,658.40 = 15,226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.91x = 36,658.40 × 15,226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.91x = 558,170,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,170,986.62/26,564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.59

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