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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.40, 36,292.02 and 15,548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.40, 36,292.02 and 15,548.02 is: 21,450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.40 : 36,292.02 = 15,548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.40/36,292.02 = 15,548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.40x = 36,292.02 × 15,548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.40x = 564,269,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,269,052.80/26,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.69

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