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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.24, 36,168.68 and 15,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.24, 36,168.68 and 15,601.52 is: 21,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.24 : 36,168.68 = 15,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.24/36,168.68 = 15,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.24x = 36,168.68 × 15,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.24x = 564,286,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,286,384.39/26,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.59

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