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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.52, 36,447.06 and 15,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.52, 36,447.06 and 15,234.12 is: 21,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.52 : 36,447.06 = 15,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.52/36,447.06 = 15,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.52x = 36,447.06 × 15,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.52x = 555,238,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,238,885.69/26,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.99

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