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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.24, 36,651.80 and 15,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.24, 36,651.80 and 15,078.28 is: 20,803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.24 : 36,651.80 = 15,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.24/36,651.80 = 15,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.24x = 36,651.80 × 15,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.24x = 552,646,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,646,102.90/26,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.35

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