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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.62, 36,727.36 and 15,284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.62, 36,727.36 and 15,284.66 is: 21,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.62 : 36,727.36 = 15,284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.62/36,727.36 = 15,284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.62x = 36,727.36 × 15,284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.62x = 561,365,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,365,210.30/26,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.74

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