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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.52, 36,339.45 and 15,720.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.52, 36,339.45 and 15,720.17 is: 21,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.52 : 36,339.45 = 15,720.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.52/36,339.45 = 15,720.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.52x = 36,339.45 × 15,720.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.52x = 571,262,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,262,331.71/26,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,694.18

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