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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.08, 36,257.14 and 15,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.08, 36,257.14 and 15,662.60 is: 21,612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.08 : 36,257.14 = 15,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.08/36,257.14 = 15,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.08x = 36,257.14 × 15,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.08x = 567,881,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,881,080.96/26,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.92

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