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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.87, 36,407.19 and 15,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.87, 36,407.19 and 15,627.33 is: 21,565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.87 : 36,407.19 = 15,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.87/36,407.19 = 15,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.87x = 36,407.19 × 15,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.87x = 568,947,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,947,172.50/26,381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.84

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