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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.80, 36,700.88 and 15,263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.80, 36,700.88 and 15,263.59 is: 21,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.80 : 36,700.88 = 15,263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.80/36,700.88 = 15,263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.80x = 36,700.88 × 15,263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.80x = 560,187,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,187,001.45/26,596.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.20

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