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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.04, 36,670.90 and 15,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.04, 36,670.90 and 15,242.96 is: 21,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.04 : 36,670.90 = 15,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.04/36,670.90 = 15,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.04x = 36,670.90 × 15,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.04x = 558,973,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,973,061.86/26,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.34

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