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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.97, 36,717.61 and 15,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.97, 36,717.61 and 15,277.19 is: 21,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.97 : 36,717.61 = 15,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.97/36,717.61 = 15,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.97x = 36,717.61 × 15,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.97x = 560,941,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,941,904.32/26,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.52

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