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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.48, 36,452.66 and 15,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.48, 36,452.66 and 15,236.32 is: 21,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.48 : 36,452.66 = 15,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.48/36,452.66 = 15,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.48x = 36,452.66 × 15,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.48x = 555,404,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,404,392.61/26,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.92

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