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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.98, 36,716.22 and 15,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.98, 36,716.22 and 15,276.20 is: 21,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.98 : 36,716.22 = 15,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.98/36,716.22 = 15,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.98x = 36,716.22 × 15,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.98x = 560,884,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,884,319.96/26,605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.14

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