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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.35, 36,750.29 and 15,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.35, 36,750.29 and 15,302.52 is: 21,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.35 : 36,750.29 = 15,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.35/36,750.29 = 15,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.35x = 36,750.29 × 15,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.35x = 562,371,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,371,971.22/26,629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.50

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