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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.52, 36,715.62 and 15,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.52, 36,715.62 and 15,275.76 is: 21,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.52 : 36,715.62 = 15,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.52/36,715.62 = 15,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.52x = 36,715.62 × 15,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.52x = 560,858,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,858,999.37/26,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.55

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