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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.15, 36,398.72 and 15,046.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.15, 36,398.72 and 15,046.49 is: 20,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.15 : 36,398.72 = 15,046.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.15/36,398.72 = 15,046.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.15x = 36,398.72 × 15,046.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.15x = 547,672,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,672,976.49/26,375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.73

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