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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,415.98, 36,451.97 and 15,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,415.98, 36,451.97 and 15,235.82 is: 21,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,415.98 : 36,451.97 = 15,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,415.98/36,451.97 = 15,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,415.98x = 36,451.97 × 15,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,415.98x = 555,375,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,375,653.57/26,415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.23

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