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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.16, 36,711.48 and 15,272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.16, 36,711.48 and 15,272.50 is: 21,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.16 : 36,711.48 = 15,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.16/36,711.48 = 15,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.16x = 36,711.48 × 15,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.16x = 560,676,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,676,078.30/26,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.13

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