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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.93, 36,594.88 and 15,898.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.93, 36,594.88 and 15,898.11 is: 21,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.93 : 36,594.88 = 15,898.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.93/36,594.88 = 15,898.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.93x = 36,594.88 × 15,898.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.93x = 581,789,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,789,427.68/26,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.03

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