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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.12, 36,425.82 and 15,782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.12, 36,425.82 and 15,782.92 is: 21,783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.12 : 36,425.82 = 15,782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.12/36,425.82 = 15,782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.12x = 36,425.82 × 15,782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.12x = 574,905,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,905,802.99/26,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,783.24

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