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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.33, 36,627.31 and 15,210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.33, 36,627.31 and 15,210.58 is: 20,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.33 : 36,627.31 = 15,210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.33/36,627.31 = 15,210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.33x = 36,627.31 × 15,210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.33x = 557,122,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,122,499.35/26,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.75

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