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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.58, 36,072.95 and 15,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.58, 36,072.95 and 15,527.25 is: 21,429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.58 : 36,072.95 = 15,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.58/36,072.95 = 15,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.58x = 36,072.95 × 15,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.58x = 560,113,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,113,635.25/26,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.44

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