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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.62, 36,691.99 and 15,103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.62, 36,691.99 and 15,103.45 is: 20,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.62 : 36,691.99 = 15,103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.62/36,691.99 = 15,103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.62x = 36,691.99 × 15,103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.62x = 554,175,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,175,636.37/26,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.59

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