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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.12, 36,950.28 and 15,593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.12, 36,950.28 and 15,593.04 is: 21,518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.12 : 36,950.28 = 15,593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.12/36,950.28 = 15,593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.12x = 36,950.28 × 15,593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.12x = 576,167,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,167,194.05/26,775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.75

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