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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.59, 36,605.97 and 15,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.59, 36,605.97 and 15,043.59 is: 20,759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.59 : 36,605.97 = 15,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.59/36,605.97 = 15,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.59x = 36,605.97 × 15,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.59x = 550,685,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,685,129.01/26,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.74

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