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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.92, 36,667.69 and 15,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.92, 36,667.69 and 15,243.26 is: 21,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.92 : 36,667.69 = 15,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.92/36,667.69 = 15,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.92x = 36,667.69 × 15,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.92x = 558,934,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,934,910.82/26,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.80

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