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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.58, 36,698.52 and 15,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.58, 36,698.52 and 15,265.98 is: 21,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.58 : 36,698.52 = 15,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.58/36,698.52 = 15,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.58x = 36,698.52 × 15,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.58x = 560,238,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,238,872.35/26,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.15

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