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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.42, 36,669.76 and 15,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.42, 36,669.76 and 15,244.76 is: 21,036.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.42 : 36,669.76 = 15,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.42/36,669.76 = 15,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.42x = 36,669.76 × 15,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.42x = 559,021,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,021,469.00/26,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.87

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