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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.10, 36,723.90 and 15,282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.10, 36,723.90 and 15,282.15 is: 21,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.10 : 36,723.90 = 15,282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.10/36,723.90 = 15,282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.10x = 36,723.90 × 15,282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.10x = 561,220,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,220,148.39/26,609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.29

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