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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.99, 36,600.98 and 15,774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.99, 36,600.98 and 15,774.45 is: 21,765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.99 : 36,600.98 = 15,774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.99/36,600.98 = 15,774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.99x = 36,600.98 × 15,774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.99x = 577,360,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,360,250.09/26,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,765.84

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