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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.75, 36,532.40 and 15,294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.75, 36,532.40 and 15,294.75 is: 21,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.75 : 36,532.40 = 15,294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.75/36,532.40 = 15,294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.75x = 36,532.40 × 15,294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.75x = 558,753,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,753,924.90/26,472.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.76

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