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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.53, 36,945.09 and 15,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.53, 36,945.09 and 15,442.50 is: 21,310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.53 : 36,945.09 = 15,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.53/36,945.09 = 15,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.53x = 36,945.09 × 15,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.53x = 570,524,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,524,552.33/26,772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.07

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