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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.28, 36,726.03 and 15,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.28, 36,726.03 and 15,282.26 is: 21,090.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.28 : 36,726.03 = 15,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.28/36,726.03 = 15,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.28x = 36,726.03 × 15,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.28x = 561,256,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,256,739.23/26,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.93

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