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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.12, 36,744.48 and 15,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.12, 36,744.48 and 15,447.12 is: 21,318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.12 : 36,744.48 = 15,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.12/36,744.48 = 15,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.12x = 36,744.48 × 15,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.12x = 567,596,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,596,391.90/26,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.08

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