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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.21, 36,697.61 and 15,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.21, 36,697.61 and 15,264.38 is: 21,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.21 : 36,697.61 = 15,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.21/36,697.61 = 15,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.21x = 36,697.61 × 15,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.21x = 560,166,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,166,004.32/26,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.83

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