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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.03, 36,724.31 and 15,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.03, 36,724.31 and 15,274.55 is: 21,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.03 : 36,724.31 = 15,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.03/36,724.31 = 15,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.03x = 36,724.31 × 15,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.03x = 560,947,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,947,439.31/26,613.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.92

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