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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.34, 36,622.60 and 15,211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.34, 36,622.60 and 15,211.42 is: 20,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.34 : 36,622.60 = 15,211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.34/36,622.60 = 15,211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.34x = 36,622.60 × 15,211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.34x = 557,081,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,081,750.09/26,534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.75

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