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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.54, 36,709.83 and 15,271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.54, 36,709.83 and 15,271.31 is: 21,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.54 : 36,709.83 = 15,271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.54/36,709.83 = 15,271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.54x = 36,709.83 × 15,271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.54x = 560,607,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,607,010.43/26,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.23

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