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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.70, 36,687.97 and 15,100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.70, 36,687.97 and 15,100.53 is: 20,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.70 : 36,687.97 = 15,100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.70/36,687.97 = 15,100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.70x = 36,687.97 × 15,100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.70x = 554,007,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,007,532.68/26,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.56

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