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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.20, 36,701.48 and 15,985.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.20, 36,701.48 and 15,985.01 is: 22,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.20 : 36,701.48 = 15,985.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.20/36,701.48 = 15,985.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.20x = 36,701.48 × 15,985.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.20x = 586,673,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,673,524.81/26,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.38

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