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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.58, 36,699.90 and 15,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.58, 36,699.90 and 15,266.98 is: 21,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.58 : 36,699.90 = 15,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.58/36,699.90 = 15,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.58x = 36,699.90 × 15,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.58x = 560,296,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,296,639.30/26,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.53

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