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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.59, 36,804.73 and 15,910.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.59, 36,804.73 and 15,910.19 is: 21,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.59 : 36,804.73 = 15,910.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.59/36,804.73 = 15,910.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.59x = 36,804.73 × 15,910.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.59x = 585,570,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,570,063.18/26,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.06

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