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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.92, 36,582.11 and 15,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.92, 36,582.11 and 15,747.72 is: 21,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.92 : 36,582.11 = 15,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.92/36,582.11 = 15,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.92x = 36,582.11 × 15,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.92x = 576,084,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,084,778.46/26,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.02

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