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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.56, 36,677.22 and 15,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.56, 36,677.22 and 15,247.55 is: 21,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.56 : 36,677.22 = 15,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.56/36,677.22 = 15,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.56x = 36,677.22 × 15,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.56x = 559,237,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,237,745.81/26,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.73

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