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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,132.76, 36,073.02 and 15,527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,132.76, 36,073.02 and 15,527.64 is: 21,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,132.76 : 36,073.02 = 15,527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,132.76/36,073.02 = 15,527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,132.76x = 36,073.02 × 15,527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,132.76x = 560,128,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,128,868.27/26,132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,433.97

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