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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.60, 36,909.72 and 15,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.60, 36,909.72 and 15,995.16 is: 22,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.60 : 36,909.72 = 15,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.60/36,909.72 = 15,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.60x = 36,909.72 × 15,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.60x = 590,376,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,376,876.96/26,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.84

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