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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.97, 36,716.23 and 15,276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.97, 36,716.23 and 15,276.19 is: 21,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.97 : 36,716.23 = 15,276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.97/36,716.23 = 15,276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.97x = 36,716.23 × 15,276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.97x = 560,884,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,884,105.56/26,605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.14

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