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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.53, 36,723.62 and 15,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.53, 36,723.62 and 15,280.51 is: 21,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.53 : 36,723.62 = 15,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.53/36,723.62 = 15,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.53x = 36,723.62 × 15,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.53x = 561,155,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,155,642.65/26,609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.52

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