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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.52, 36,847.68 and 15,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.52, 36,847.68 and 15,525.12 is: 21,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.52 : 36,847.68 = 15,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.52/36,847.68 = 15,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.52x = 36,847.68 × 15,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.52x = 572,064,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,064,653.72/26,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.03

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