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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.32, 36,901.70 and 15,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.32, 36,901.70 and 15,555.32 is: 21,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.32 : 36,901.70 = 15,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.32/36,901.70 = 15,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.32x = 36,901.70 × 15,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.32x = 574,017,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,017,752.04/26,733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.00

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