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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.68, 36,704.64 and 15,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.68, 36,704.64 and 15,419.52 is: 21,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.68 : 36,704.64 = 15,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.68/36,704.64 = 15,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.68x = 36,704.64 × 15,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.68x = 565,967,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,967,930.57/26,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.25

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