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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.92, 36,203.49 and 15,479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.92, 36,203.49 and 15,479.37 is: 21,361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.92 : 36,203.49 = 15,479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.92/36,203.49 = 15,479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.92x = 36,203.49 × 15,479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.92x = 560,407,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,407,217.00/26,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.93

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