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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.32, 36,674.08 and 15,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.32, 36,674.08 and 15,243.44 is: 21,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.32 : 36,674.08 = 15,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.32/36,674.08 = 15,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.32x = 36,674.08 × 15,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.32x = 559,039,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,039,138.04/26,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.61

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