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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.74, 36,608.02 and 15,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.74, 36,608.02 and 15,924.22 is: 21,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.74 : 36,608.02 = 15,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.74/36,608.02 = 15,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.74x = 36,608.02 × 15,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.74x = 582,954,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,954,032.91/26,528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,974.44

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