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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.35, 36,661.50 and 15,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.35, 36,661.50 and 15,236.30 is: 21,025.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.35 : 36,661.50 = 15,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.35/36,661.50 = 15,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.35x = 36,661.50 × 15,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.35x = 558,585,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,585,704.10/26,567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,025.27

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