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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,616.43, 36,729.45 and 15,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,616.43, 36,729.45 and 15,277.95 is: 21,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,616.43 : 36,729.45 = 15,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,616.43/36,729.45 = 15,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,616.43x = 36,729.45 × 15,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,616.43x = 561,150,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,150,700.63/26,616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.87

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