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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.48, 36,712.81 and 15,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.48, 36,712.81 and 15,273.71 is: 21,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.48 : 36,712.81 = 15,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.48/36,712.81 = 15,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.48x = 36,712.81 × 15,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.48x = 560,740,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,740,813.23/26,603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.72

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