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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.86, 36,243.90 and 15,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.86, 36,243.90 and 15,652.62 is: 21,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.86 : 36,243.90 = 15,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.86/36,243.90 = 15,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.86x = 36,243.90 × 15,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.86x = 567,311,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,311,994.02/26,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.01

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