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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.49, 36,594.81 and 15,915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.49, 36,594.81 and 15,915.54 is: 21,959.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.49 : 36,594.81 = 15,915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.49/36,594.81 = 15,915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.49x = 36,594.81 × 15,915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.49x = 582,426,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,426,162.35/26,522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.71

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