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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.39, 36,698.36 and 15,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.39, 36,698.36 and 15,263.96 is: 21,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.39 : 36,698.36 = 15,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.39/36,698.36 = 15,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.39x = 36,698.36 × 15,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.39x = 560,162,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,162,039.29/26,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.75

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