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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.48, 36,464.22 and 15,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.48, 36,464.22 and 15,243 is: 21,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.48 : 36,464.22 = 15,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.48/36,464.22 = 15,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.48x = 36,464.22 × 15,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.48x = 555,824,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,824,105.46/26,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.05

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