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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.52, 36,445.68 and 15,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.52, 36,445.68 and 15,233.12 is: 21,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.52 : 36,445.68 = 15,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.52/36,445.68 = 15,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.52x = 36,445.68 × 15,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.52x = 555,181,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,181,416.92/26,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.61

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