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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.99, 36,558.72 and 15,735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.99, 36,558.72 and 15,735.03 is: 21,712.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.99 : 36,558.72 = 15,735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.99/36,558.72 = 15,735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.99x = 36,558.72 × 15,735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.99x = 575,252,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,252,555.96/26,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.57

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