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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.08, 36,659.52 and 15,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.08, 36,659.52 and 15,949.44 is: 22,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.08 : 36,659.52 = 15,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.08/36,659.52 = 15,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.08x = 36,659.52 × 15,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.08x = 584,698,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,698,814.67/26,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.22

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