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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.58, 36,362.37 and 15,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.58, 36,362.37 and 15,599.62 is: 21,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.58 : 36,362.37 = 15,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.58/36,362.37 = 15,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.58x = 36,362.37 × 15,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.58x = 567,239,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,239,154.30/26,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.26

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