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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.58, 36,360.99 and 15,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.58, 36,360.99 and 15,598.62 is: 21,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.58 : 36,360.99 = 15,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.58/36,360.99 = 15,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.58x = 36,360.99 × 15,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.58x = 567,181,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,181,153.79/26,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.88

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