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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.07, 36,692.70 and 15,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.07, 36,692.70 and 15,262.21 is: 21,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.07 : 36,692.70 = 15,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.07/36,692.70 = 15,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.07x = 36,692.70 × 15,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.07x = 560,011,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,011,681.50/26,585.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.90

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