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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.32, 36,627.30 and 15,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.32, 36,627.30 and 15,210.56 is: 20,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.32 : 36,627.30 = 15,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.32/36,627.30 = 15,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.32x = 36,627.30 × 15,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.32x = 557,121,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,121,744.29/26,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.73

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