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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.44, 36,730.71 and 15,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.44, 36,730.71 and 15,279.06 is: 21,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.44 : 36,730.71 = 15,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.44/36,730.71 = 15,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.44x = 36,730.71 × 15,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.44x = 561,210,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,210,721.93/26,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.32

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