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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.70, 36,666.95 and 15,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.70, 36,666.95 and 15,246.83 is: 21,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.70 : 36,666.95 = 15,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.70/36,666.95 = 15,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.70x = 36,666.95 × 15,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.70x = 559,054,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,054,768.70/26,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.27

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