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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.02, 36,675.86 and 15,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.02, 36,675.86 and 15,246.02 is: 21,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.02 : 36,675.86 = 15,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.02/36,675.86 = 15,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.02x = 36,675.86 × 15,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.02x = 559,160,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,160,895.08/26,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.26

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