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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.52, 36,717 and 15,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.52, 36,717 and 15,276.76 is: 21,081.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.52 : 36,717 = 15,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.52/36,717 = 15,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.52x = 36,717 × 15,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.52x = 560,916,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,916,796.92/26,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.93

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