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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.03, 36,538.67 and 15,726.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.03, 36,538.67 and 15,726.61 is: 21,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.03 : 36,538.67 = 15,726.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.03/36,538.67 = 15,726.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.03x = 36,538.67 × 15,726.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.03x = 574,629,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,629,151.68/26,489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.10

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