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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.24, 36,697.64 and 15,264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.24, 36,697.64 and 15,264.41 is: 21,065.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.24 : 36,697.64 = 15,264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.24/36,697.64 = 15,264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.24x = 36,697.64 × 15,264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.24x = 560,167,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,167,677.67/26,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.87

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