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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.70, 36,392.65 and 15,615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.70, 36,392.65 and 15,615.23 is: 21,545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.70 : 36,392.65 = 15,615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.70/36,392.65 = 15,615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.70x = 36,392.65 × 15,615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.70x = 568,279,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,279,671.60/26,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.58

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