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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.24, 36,685.50 and 15,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.24, 36,685.50 and 15,407.96 is: 21,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.24 : 36,685.50 = 15,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.24/36,685.50 = 15,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.24x = 36,685.50 × 15,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.24x = 565,248,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,248,716.58/26,585.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.75

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