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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.50, 36,670.98 and 15,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.50, 36,670.98 and 15,244.41 is: 21,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.50 : 36,670.98 = 15,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.50/36,670.98 = 15,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.50x = 36,670.98 × 15,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.50x = 559,027,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,027,454.22/26,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.44

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