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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,510.04, 36,587.16 and 15,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,510.04, 36,587.16 and 15,332.04 is: 21,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,510.04 : 36,587.16 = 15,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,510.04/36,587.16 = 15,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,510.04x = 36,587.16 × 15,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,510.04x = 560,955,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,955,800.61/26,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.13

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