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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.93, 36,199.71 and 15,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.93, 36,199.71 and 15,626.12 is: 21,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.93 : 36,199.71 = 15,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.93/36,199.71 = 15,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.93x = 36,199.71 × 15,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.93x = 565,660,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,660,831.43/26,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.90

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