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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.79, 36,711.04 and 15,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.79, 36,711.04 and 15,272.84 is: 21,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.79 : 36,711.04 = 15,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.79/36,711.04 = 15,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.79x = 36,711.04 × 15,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.79x = 560,681,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,681,840.15/26,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.43

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