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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.04, 36,396.64 and 15,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.04, 36,396.64 and 15,762.24 is: 21,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.04 : 36,396.64 = 15,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.04/36,396.64 = 15,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.04x = 36,396.64 × 15,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.04x = 573,692,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,692,574.87/26,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.34

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