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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.98, 36,511.83 and 15,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.98, 36,511.83 and 15,277.50 is: 21,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.98 : 36,511.83 = 15,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.98/36,511.83 = 15,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.98x = 36,511.83 × 15,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.98x = 557,809,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,809,482.83/26,461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.66

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