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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.98, 36,785.86 and 15,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.98, 36,785.86 and 15,898.52 is: 21,942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.98 : 36,785.86 = 15,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.98/36,785.86 = 15,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.98x = 36,785.86 × 15,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.98x = 584,840,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,840,730.93/26,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.79

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