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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.27, 36,720.92 and 15,271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.27, 36,720.92 and 15,271.89 is: 21,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.27 : 36,720.92 = 15,271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.27/36,720.92 = 15,271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.27x = 36,720.92 × 15,271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.27x = 560,797,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,797,774.58/26,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.49

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