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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.72, 36,683.14 and 15,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.72, 36,683.14 and 15,252.12 is: 21,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.72 : 36,683.14 = 15,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.72/36,683.14 = 15,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.72x = 36,683.14 × 15,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.72x = 559,495,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,495,653.26/26,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.14

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