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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.44, 36,727.95 and 15,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.44, 36,727.95 and 15,277.06 is: 21,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.44 : 36,727.95 = 15,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.44/36,727.95 = 15,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.44x = 36,727.95 × 15,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.44x = 561,095,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,095,095.83/26,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.56

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