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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.68, 36,659.28 and 15,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.68, 36,659.28 and 15,375.52 is: 21,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.68 : 36,659.28 = 15,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.68/36,659.28 = 15,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.68x = 36,659.28 × 15,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.68x = 563,655,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,655,492.83/26,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.42

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