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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.65, 36,382.94 and 15,752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.65, 36,382.94 and 15,752.06 is: 21,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.65 : 36,382.94 = 15,752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.65/36,382.94 = 15,752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.65x = 36,382.94 × 15,752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.65x = 573,106,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,106,253.86/26,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,739.33

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