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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.05, 36,706.46 and 15,270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.05, 36,706.46 and 15,270.39 is: 21,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.05 : 36,706.46 = 15,270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.05/36,706.46 = 15,270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.05x = 36,706.46 × 15,270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.05x = 560,521,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,521,883.37/26,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.00

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