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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.49, 36,604.91 and 15,921.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.49, 36,604.91 and 15,921.97 is: 21,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.49 : 36,604.91 = 15,921.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.49/36,604.91 = 15,921.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.49x = 36,604.91 × 15,921.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.49x = 582,822,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,822,227.17/26,526.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.33

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