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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.45, 36,663.83 and 15,244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.45, 36,663.83 and 15,244.58 is: 21,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.45 : 36,663.83 = 15,244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.45/36,663.83 = 15,244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.45x = 36,663.83 × 15,244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.45x = 558,924,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,924,430.00/26,568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.15

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