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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.68, 36,673.26 and 15,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.68, 36,673.26 and 15,237.06 is: 21,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.68 : 36,673.26 = 15,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.68/36,673.26 = 15,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.68x = 36,673.26 × 15,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.68x = 558,792,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,792,663.02/26,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.47

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