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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.58, 36,697.14 and 15,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.58, 36,697.14 and 15,264.98 is: 21,059.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.58 : 36,697.14 = 15,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.58/36,697.14 = 15,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.58x = 36,697.14 × 15,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.58x = 560,181,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,181,108.16/26,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.77

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