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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,492.53, 36,543.49 and 15,730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,492.53, 36,543.49 and 15,730.11 is: 21,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,492.53 : 36,543.49 = 15,730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,492.53/36,543.49 = 15,730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,492.53x = 36,543.49 × 15,730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,492.53x = 574,833,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,833,117.48/26,492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.93

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