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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.88, 36,375.84 and 15,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.88, 36,375.84 and 15,752.64 is: 21,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.88 : 36,375.84 = 15,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.88/36,375.84 = 15,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.88x = 36,375.84 × 15,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.88x = 573,015,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,015,512.22/26,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,732.40

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