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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.17, 36,718.02 and 15,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.17, 36,718.02 and 15,280.16 is: 21,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.17 : 36,718.02 = 15,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.17/36,718.02 = 15,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.17x = 36,718.02 × 15,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.17x = 561,057,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,057,036.89/26,610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.31

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