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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.20, 36,812.52 and 15,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.20, 36,812.52 and 15,347.28 is: 21,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.20 : 36,812.52 = 15,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.20/36,812.52 = 15,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.20x = 36,812.52 × 15,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.20x = 564,972,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,972,051.95/26,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.47

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