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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262, 36,241.20 and 15,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262, 36,241.20 and 15,652.08 is: 21,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262 : 36,241.20 = 15,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262/36,241.20 = 15,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262x = 36,241.20 × 15,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262x = 567,250,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,250,161.70/26,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.66

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