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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.96, 36,656.85 and 15,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.96, 36,656.85 and 15,081.96 is: 20,808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.96 : 36,656.85 = 15,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.96/36,656.85 = 15,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.96x = 36,656.85 × 15,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.96x = 552,857,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,857,145.43/26,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.38

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