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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.13, 36,741.33 and 15,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.13, 36,741.33 and 15,297.12 is: 21,107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.13 : 36,741.33 = 15,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.13/36,741.33 = 15,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.13x = 36,741.33 × 15,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.13x = 562,036,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,036,533.97/26,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.66

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