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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.45, 36,718.52 and 15,999.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.45, 36,718.52 and 15,999.93 is: 22,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.45 : 36,718.52 = 15,999.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.45/36,718.52 = 15,999.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.45x = 36,718.52 × 15,999.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.45x = 587,493,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,493,669.70/26,604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.53

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