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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,420, 36,459.60 and 15,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,420, 36,459.60 and 15,242 is: 21,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,420 : 36,459.60 = 15,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,420/36,459.60 = 15,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,420x = 36,459.60 × 15,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,420x = 555,717,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,717,223.20/26,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.96

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