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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,487.81, 36,556.43 and 15,309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,487.81, 36,556.43 and 15,309.81 is: 21,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,487.81 : 36,556.43 = 15,309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,487.81/36,556.43 = 15,309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,487.81x = 36,556.43 × 15,309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,487.81x = 559,671,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,671,997.58/26,487.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.42

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