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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.66, 36,716.31 and 15,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.66, 36,716.31 and 15,276 is: 21,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.66 : 36,716.31 = 15,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.66/36,716.31 = 15,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.66x = 36,716.31 × 15,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.66x = 560,878,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,878,351.56/26,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.96

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