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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,681.31, 36,821.62 and 15,352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,681.31, 36,821.62 and 15,352.53 is: 21,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,681.31 : 36,821.62 = 15,352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,681.31/36,821.62 = 15,352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,681.31x = 36,821.62 × 15,352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,681.31x = 565,305,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,305,025.70/26,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.30

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