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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.47, 36,660.30 and 15,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.47, 36,660.30 and 15,235.41 is: 21,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.47 : 36,660.30 = 15,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.47/36,660.30 = 15,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.47x = 36,660.30 × 15,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.47x = 558,534,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,534,701.22/26,566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.05

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