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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.90, 36,699.24 and 15,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.90, 36,699.24 and 15,262.21 is: 21,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.90 : 36,699.24 = 15,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.90/36,699.24 = 15,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.90x = 36,699.24 × 15,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.90x = 560,111,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,111,507.72/26,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.45

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