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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,702.91, 36,849.85 and 15,952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,702.91, 36,849.85 and 15,952.66 is: 22,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,702.91 : 36,849.85 = 15,952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,702.91/36,849.85 = 15,952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,702.91x = 36,849.85 × 15,952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,702.91x = 587,852,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,852,996.09/26,702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.57

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