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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.50, 36,783.69 and 15,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.50, 36,783.69 and 15,474.50 is: 21,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.50 : 36,783.69 = 15,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.50/36,783.69 = 15,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.50x = 36,783.69 × 15,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.50x = 569,209,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,209,210.91/26,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.69

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