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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.34, 36,690.65 and 15,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.34, 36,690.65 and 15,264.50 is: 21,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.34 : 36,690.65 = 15,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.34/36,690.65 = 15,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.34x = 36,690.65 × 15,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.34x = 560,064,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,064,387.84/26,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.91

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