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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.77, 36,718.85 and 15,270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.77, 36,718.85 and 15,270.39 is: 21,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.77 : 36,718.85 = 15,270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.77/36,718.85 = 15,270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.77x = 36,718.85 × 15,270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.77x = 560,711,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,711,198.03/26,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.42

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