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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.76, 36,324.32 and 15,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.76, 36,324.32 and 15,574.60 is: 21,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.76 : 36,324.32 = 15,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.76/36,324.32 = 15,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.76x = 36,324.32 × 15,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.76x = 565,736,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,736,754.27/26,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.30

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