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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.24, 36,694.32 and 15,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.24, 36,694.32 and 15,258.72 is: 21,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.24 : 36,694.32 = 15,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.24/36,694.32 = 15,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.24x = 36,694.32 × 15,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.24x = 559,908,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,908,354.47/26,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.33

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