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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.50, 36,465.81 and 15,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.50, 36,465.81 and 15,246.50 is: 21,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.50 : 36,465.81 = 15,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.50/36,465.81 = 15,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.50x = 36,465.81 × 15,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.50x = 555,975,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,975,972.17/26,424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.17

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