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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.70, 36,701.51 and 15,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.70, 36,701.51 and 15,266.27 is: 21,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.70 : 36,701.51 = 15,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.70/36,701.51 = 15,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.70x = 36,701.51 × 15,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.70x = 560,294,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,294,901.23/26,594.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.92

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