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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.62, 36,663.06 and 15,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.62, 36,663.06 and 15,239.31 is: 21,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.62 : 36,663.06 = 15,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.62/36,663.06 = 15,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.62x = 36,663.06 × 15,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.62x = 558,719,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,719,736.89/26,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.89

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