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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.49, 36,830.51 and 15,510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.49, 36,830.51 and 15,510.49 is: 21,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.49 : 36,830.51 = 15,510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.49/36,830.51 = 15,510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.49x = 36,830.51 × 15,510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.49x = 571,259,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,259,257.05/26,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.71

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