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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.70, 36,717.25 and 15,276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.70, 36,717.25 and 15,276.94 is: 21,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.70 : 36,717.25 = 15,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.70/36,717.25 = 15,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.70x = 36,717.25 × 15,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.70x = 560,927,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,927,041.63/26,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.17

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