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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.52, 36,374.40 and 15,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.52, 36,374.40 and 15,749.28 is: 21,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.52 : 36,374.40 = 15,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.52/36,374.40 = 15,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.52x = 36,374.40 × 15,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.52x = 572,870,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,870,610.43/26,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.67

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