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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.42, 36,675.33 and 15,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.42, 36,675.33 and 15,091.16 is: 20,826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.42 : 36,675.33 = 15,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.42/36,675.33 = 15,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.42x = 36,675.33 × 15,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.42x = 553,473,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,473,273.08/26,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.51

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