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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.09, 36,695.06 and 15,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.09, 36,695.06 and 15,263.49 is: 21,057.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.09 : 36,695.06 = 15,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.09/36,695.06 = 15,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.09x = 36,695.06 × 15,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.09x = 560,094,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,094,681.36/26,598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.70

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