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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.01, 36,708.06 and 15,844.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.01, 36,708.06 and 15,844.59 is: 21,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.01 : 36,708.06 = 15,844.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.01/36,708.06 = 15,844.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.01x = 36,708.06 × 15,844.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.01x = 581,624,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,624,160.40/26,603.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.10

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