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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.34, 36,691.28 and 15,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.34, 36,691.28 and 15,260.74 is: 21,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.34 : 36,691.28 = 15,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.34/36,691.28 = 15,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.34x = 36,691.28 × 15,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.34x = 559,935,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,935,973.54/26,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.91

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