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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.72, 36,701.08 and 15,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.72, 36,701.08 and 15,265.12 is: 21,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.72 : 36,701.08 = 15,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.72/36,701.08 = 15,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.72x = 36,701.08 × 15,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.72x = 560,246,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,246,390.33/26,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.08

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