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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.22, 36,701.46 and 15,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.22, 36,701.46 and 15,263.61 is: 21,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.22 : 36,701.46 = 15,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.22/36,701.46 = 15,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.22x = 36,701.46 × 15,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.22x = 560,196,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,196,695.55/26,594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.60

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