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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.04, 36,725.11 and 15,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.04, 36,725.11 and 15,282.38 is: 21,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.04 : 36,725.11 = 15,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.04/36,725.11 = 15,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.04x = 36,725.11 × 15,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.04x = 561,246,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,246,864.73/26,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.76

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