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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.03, 36,710.62 and 15,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.03, 36,710.62 and 15,270.73 is: 21,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.03 : 36,710.62 = 15,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.03/36,710.62 = 15,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.03x = 36,710.62 × 15,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.03x = 560,597,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,597,836.20/26,603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.70

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