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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.31, 36,668.57 and 15,239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.31, 36,668.57 and 15,239.43 is: 21,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.31 : 36,668.57 = 15,239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.31/36,668.57 = 15,239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.31x = 36,668.57 × 15,239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.31x = 558,808,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,808,029.52/26,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.09

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