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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,519.51, 36,594.42 and 15,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,519.51, 36,594.42 and 15,763.52 is: 21,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,519.51 : 36,594.42 = 15,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,519.51/36,594.42 = 15,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,519.51x = 36,594.42 × 15,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,519.51x = 576,856,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,856,871.56/26,519.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.17

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