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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,531.52, 36,607.76 and 15,347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,531.52, 36,607.76 and 15,347.04 is: 21,175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,531.52 : 36,607.76 = 15,347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,531.52/36,607.76 = 15,347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,531.52x = 36,607.76 × 15,347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,531.52x = 561,820,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,820,757.03/26,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.60

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