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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.01, 36,669.06 and 15,240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.01, 36,669.06 and 15,240.38 is: 21,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.01 : 36,669.06 = 15,240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.01/36,669.06 = 15,240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.01x = 36,669.06 × 15,240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.01x = 558,850,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,850,225.30/26,574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.96

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