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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.52, 36,375.78 and 15,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.52, 36,375.78 and 15,750.28 is: 21,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.52 : 36,375.78 = 15,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.52/36,375.78 = 15,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.52x = 36,375.78 × 15,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.52x = 572,928,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,928,720.22/26,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.05

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