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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.76, 36,670.10 and 15,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.76, 36,670.10 and 15,241.13 is: 21,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.76 : 36,670.10 = 15,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.76/36,670.10 = 15,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.76x = 36,670.10 × 15,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.76x = 558,893,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,893,501.66/26,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.99

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