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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.61, 36,723.21 and 15,281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.61, 36,723.21 and 15,281.65 is: 21,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.61 : 36,723.21 = 15,281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.61/36,723.21 = 15,281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.61x = 36,723.21 × 15,281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.61x = 561,191,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,191,242.10/26,608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.59

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