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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.10, 36,701.55 and 15,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.10, 36,701.55 and 15,264.30 is: 21,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.10 : 36,701.55 = 15,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.10/36,701.55 = 15,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.10x = 36,701.55 × 15,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.10x = 560,223,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,223,469.67/26,597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.33

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