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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.29, 36,710.35 and 15,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.29, 36,710.35 and 15,272.34 is: 21,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.29 : 36,710.35 = 15,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.29/36,710.35 = 15,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.29x = 36,710.35 × 15,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.29x = 560,652,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,652,946.72/26,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.74

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