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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.68, 36,686.88 and 15,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.68, 36,686.88 and 15,395.52 is: 21,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.68 : 36,686.88 = 15,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.68/36,686.88 = 15,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.68x = 36,686.88 × 15,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.68x = 564,813,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,813,594.78/26,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.03

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