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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.54, 36,695.09 and 15,259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.54, 36,695.09 and 15,259.13 is: 21,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.54 : 36,695.09 = 15,259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.54/36,695.09 = 15,259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.54x = 36,695.09 × 15,259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.54x = 559,935,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,935,072.38/26,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.68

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