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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.21, 36,689.73 and 15,259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.21, 36,689.73 and 15,259.61 is: 21,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.21 : 36,689.73 = 15,259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.21/36,689.73 = 15,259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.21x = 36,689.73 × 15,259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.21x = 559,871,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,871,005.31/26,594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.36

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