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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.60, 36,727.02 and 15,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.60, 36,727.02 and 15,276.28 is: 21,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.60 : 36,727.02 = 15,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.60/36,727.02 = 15,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.60x = 36,727.02 × 15,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.60x = 561,052,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,052,241.09/26,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.62

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