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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,513.48, 36,589.58 and 15,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,513.48, 36,589.58 and 15,901.08 is: 21,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,513.48 : 36,589.58 = 15,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,513.48/36,589.58 = 15,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,513.48x = 36,589.58 × 15,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,513.48x = 581,813,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,813,838.75/26,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.08

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