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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.82, 36,445.54 and 15,231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.82, 36,445.54 and 15,231.82 is: 21,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.82 : 36,445.54 = 15,231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.82/36,445.54 = 15,231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.82x = 36,445.54 × 15,231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.82x = 555,131,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,131,905.08/26,409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.90

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