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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.84, 36,724.33 and 15,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.84, 36,724.33 and 15,282.08 is: 21,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.84 : 36,724.33 = 15,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.84/36,724.33 = 15,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.84x = 36,724.33 × 15,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.84x = 561,224,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,224,149.01/26,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.27

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