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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.71, 36,693.17 and 15,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.71, 36,693.17 and 15,262.11 is: 21,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.71 : 36,693.17 = 15,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.71/36,693.17 = 15,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.71x = 36,693.17 × 15,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.71x = 560,015,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,015,196.79/26,596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.81

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