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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.20, 36,698.46 and 15,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.20, 36,698.46 and 15,261.68 is: 21,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.20 : 36,698.46 = 15,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.20/36,698.46 = 15,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.20x = 36,698.46 × 15,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.20x = 560,080,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,080,153.01/26,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.45

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