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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.04, 36,261.36 and 15,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.04, 36,261.36 and 15,671.88 is: 21,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.04 : 36,261.36 = 15,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.04/36,261.36 = 15,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.04x = 36,261.36 × 15,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.04x = 568,283,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,283,682.56/26,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.45

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