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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.08, 36,694.02 and 15,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.08, 36,694.02 and 15,977.44 is: 22,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.08 : 36,694.02 = 15,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.08/36,694.02 = 15,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.08x = 36,694.02 × 15,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.08x = 586,276,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,276,502.91/26,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,050.35

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