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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,490.24, 36,553.68 and 15,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,490.24, 36,553.68 and 15,312.24 is: 21,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,490.24 : 36,553.68 = 15,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,490.24/36,553.68 = 15,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,490.24x = 36,553.68 × 15,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,490.24x = 559,718,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,718,721.04/26,490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.24

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