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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.49, 36,598.91 and 15,772.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.49, 36,598.91 and 15,772.95 is: 21,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.49 : 36,598.91 = 15,772.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.49/36,598.91 = 15,772.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.49x = 36,598.91 × 15,772.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.49x = 577,272,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,272,698.62/26,524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,763.77

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