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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.16, 36,714.24 and 15,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.16, 36,714.24 and 15,274.50 is: 21,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.16 : 36,714.24 = 15,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.16/36,714.24 = 15,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.16x = 36,714.24 × 15,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.16x = 560,791,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,791,658.88/26,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.89

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