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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.01, 36,659.44 and 15,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.01, 36,659.44 and 15,812.24 is: 21,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.01 : 36,659.44 = 15,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.01/36,659.44 = 15,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.01x = 36,659.44 × 15,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.01x = 579,667,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,667,863.55/26,575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.52

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