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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.45, 36,408.01 and 15,627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.45, 36,408.01 and 15,627.93 is: 21,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.45 : 36,408.01 = 15,627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.45/36,408.01 = 15,627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.45x = 36,408.01 × 15,627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.45x = 568,981,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,981,875.57/26,382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.68

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