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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.97, 36,680.58 and 15,252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.97, 36,680.58 and 15,252.39 is: 21,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.97 : 36,680.58 = 15,252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.97/36,680.58 = 15,252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.97x = 36,680.58 × 15,252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.97x = 559,466,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,466,511.59/26,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.85

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