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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.56, 36,674.46 and 15,245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.56, 36,674.46 and 15,245.55 is: 21,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.56 : 36,674.46 = 15,245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.56/36,674.46 = 15,245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.56x = 36,674.46 × 15,245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.56x = 559,122,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,122,313.65/26,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.97

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