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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.32, 36,909.72 and 15,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.32, 36,909.72 and 15,572.16 is: 21,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.32 : 36,909.72 = 15,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.32/36,909.72 = 15,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.32x = 36,909.72 × 15,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.32x = 574,764,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,764,065.40/26,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,484.64

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