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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.97, 36,714.85 and 15,275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.97, 36,714.85 and 15,275.19 is: 21,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.97 : 36,714.85 = 15,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.97/36,714.85 = 15,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.97x = 36,714.85 × 15,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.97x = 560,826,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,826,309.57/26,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.76

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