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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.52, 36,652.80 and 15,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.52, 36,652.80 and 15,231.92 is: 21,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.52 : 36,652.80 = 15,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.52/36,652.80 = 15,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.52x = 36,652.80 × 15,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.52x = 558,292,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,292,517.38/26,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.64

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