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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.98, 36,449.73 and 15,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.98, 36,449.73 and 15,232.50 is: 21,017.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.98 : 36,449.73 = 15,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.98/36,449.73 = 15,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.98x = 36,449.73 × 15,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.98x = 555,220,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,220,512.23/26,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.56

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