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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.08, 36,700.59 and 15,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.08, 36,700.59 and 15,267.48 is: 21,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.08 : 36,700.59 = 15,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.08/36,700.59 = 15,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.08x = 36,700.59 × 15,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.08x = 560,325,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,325,523.81/26,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.22

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