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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.39, 36,449.07 and 15,234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.39, 36,449.07 and 15,234.39 is: 21,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.39 : 36,449.07 = 15,234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.39/36,449.07 = 15,234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.39x = 36,449.07 × 15,234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.39x = 555,279,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,279,347.52/26,412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.44

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