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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.59, 36,295.28 and 15,542.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.59, 36,295.28 and 15,542.01 is: 21,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.59 : 36,295.28 = 15,542.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.59/36,295.28 = 15,542.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.59x = 36,295.28 × 15,542.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.59x = 564,101,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,101,604.71/26,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.70

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