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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.10, 36,726.66 and 15,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.10, 36,726.66 and 15,284.16 is: 21,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.10 : 36,726.66 = 15,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.10/36,726.66 = 15,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.10x = 36,726.66 × 15,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.10x = 561,336,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,336,147.71/26,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.06

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