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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.08, 36,695.40 and 15,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.08, 36,695.40 and 15,975.44 is: 22,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.08 : 36,695.40 = 15,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.08/36,695.40 = 15,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.08x = 36,695.40 × 15,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.08x = 586,225,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,225,160.98/26,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,045.10

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