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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.82, 36,658.08 and 15,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.82, 36,658.08 and 15,082.82 is: 20,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.82 : 36,658.08 = 15,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.82/36,658.08 = 15,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.82x = 36,658.08 × 15,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.82x = 552,907,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,907,222.19/26,569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,809.60

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