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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.96, 36,686.62 and 15,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.96, 36,686.62 and 15,257.36 is: 21,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.96 : 36,686.62 = 15,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.96/36,686.62 = 15,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.96x = 36,686.62 × 15,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.96x = 559,741,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,741,079.31/26,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.26

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