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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.04, 36,714.26 and 15,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.04, 36,714.26 and 15,277.02 is: 21,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.04 : 36,714.26 = 15,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.04/36,714.26 = 15,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.04x = 36,714.26 × 15,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.04x = 560,884,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,884,484.31/26,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.30

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