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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.96, 36,377.70 and 15,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.96, 36,377.70 and 15,750.52 is: 21,733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.96 : 36,377.70 = 15,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.96/36,377.70 = 15,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.96x = 36,377.70 × 15,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.96x = 572,967,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,967,691.40/26,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,733.81

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