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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,561.33, 36,654.77 and 15,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,561.33, 36,654.77 and 15,231.26 is: 21,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,561.33 : 36,654.77 = 15,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,561.33/36,654.77 = 15,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,561.33x = 36,654.77 × 15,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,561.33x = 558,298,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,298,186.91/26,561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.21

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