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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.10, 36,689.70 and 15,833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.10, 36,689.70 and 15,833.95 is: 21,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.10 : 36,689.70 = 15,833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.10/36,689.70 = 15,833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.10x = 36,689.70 × 15,833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.10x = 580,942,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,942,875.32/26,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,843.98

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