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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.28, 36,724.65 and 15,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.28, 36,724.65 and 15,281.26 is: 21,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.28 : 36,724.65 = 15,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.28/36,724.65 = 15,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.28x = 36,724.65 × 15,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.28x = 561,198,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,198,925.06/26,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.55

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