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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.83, 36,517.94 and 15,281.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.83, 36,517.94 and 15,281.83 is: 21,090.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.83 : 36,517.94 = 15,281.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.83/36,517.94 = 15,281.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.83x = 36,517.94 × 15,281.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.83x = 558,060,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,060,874.62/26,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.87

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