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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.12, 36,701.45 and 15,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.12, 36,701.45 and 15,268.05 is: 21,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.12 : 36,701.45 = 15,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.12/36,701.45 = 15,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.12x = 36,701.45 × 15,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.12x = 560,359,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,359,573.67/26,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.64

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