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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.24, 36,924.96 and 15,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.24, 36,924.96 and 15,425.16 is: 21,288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.24 : 36,924.96 = 15,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.24/36,924.96 = 15,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.24x = 36,924.96 × 15,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.24x = 569,573,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,573,415.99/26,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.29

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