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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.52, 36,728.55 and 15,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.52, 36,728.55 and 15,286.30 is: 21,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.52 : 36,728.55 = 15,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.52/36,728.55 = 15,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.52x = 36,728.55 × 15,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.52x = 561,443,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,443,633.87/26,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.18

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