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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.13, 36,457.49 and 15,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.13, 36,457.49 and 15,238.13 is: 21,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.13 : 36,457.49 = 15,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.13/36,457.49 = 15,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.13x = 36,457.49 × 15,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.13x = 555,543,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,543,827.90/26,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.48

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