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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.24, 36,781.28 and 15,325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.24, 36,781.28 and 15,325.41 is: 21,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.24 : 36,781.28 = 15,325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.24/36,781.28 = 15,325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.24x = 36,781.28 × 15,325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.24x = 563,688,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,688,196.32/26,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.75

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