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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.71, 36,691.79 and 15,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.71, 36,691.79 and 15,261.11 is: 21,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.71 : 36,691.79 = 15,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.71/36,691.79 = 15,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.71x = 36,691.79 × 15,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.71x = 559,957,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,957,573.17/26,595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.43

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