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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.31, 36,685.72 and 15,256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.31, 36,685.72 and 15,256.29 is: 21,051.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.31 : 36,685.72 = 15,256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.31/36,685.72 = 15,256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.31x = 36,685.72 × 15,256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.31x = 559,687,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,687,983.18/26,586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.74

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