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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.31, 36,444.85 and 15,231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.31, 36,444.85 and 15,231.31 is: 21,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.31 : 36,444.85 = 15,231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.31/36,444.85 = 15,231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.31x = 36,444.85 × 15,231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.31x = 555,102,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,102,808.25/26,409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.21

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