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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.17, 36,668.49 and 15,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.17, 36,668.49 and 15,244.13 is: 21,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.17 : 36,668.49 = 15,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.17/36,668.49 = 15,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.17x = 36,668.49 × 15,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.17x = 558,979,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,979,045.12/26,574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.68

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