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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.02, 36,207.23 and 15,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.02, 36,207.23 and 15,485.62 is: 21,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.02 : 36,207.23 = 15,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.02/36,207.23 = 15,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.02x = 36,207.23 × 15,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.02x = 560,691,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,691,405.03/26,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.73

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