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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.41, 36,645.83 and 15,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.41, 36,645.83 and 15,942.73 is: 22,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.41 : 36,645.83 = 15,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.41/36,645.83 = 15,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.41x = 36,645.83 × 15,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.41x = 584,234,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,234,573.32/26,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.07

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