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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.59, 36,695.75 and 15,263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.59, 36,695.75 and 15,263.99 is: 21,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.59 : 36,695.75 = 15,263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.59/36,695.75 = 15,263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.59x = 36,695.75 × 15,263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.59x = 560,123,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,123,561.04/26,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.39

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