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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.03, 36,712 and 15,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.03, 36,712 and 15,271.73 is: 21,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.03 : 36,712 = 15,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.03/36,712 = 15,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.03x = 36,712 × 15,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.03x = 560,655,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,655,751.76/26,604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.09

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