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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.48, 36,466.98 and 15,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.48, 36,466.98 and 15,245 is: 21,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.48 : 36,466.98 = 15,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.48/36,466.98 = 15,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.48x = 36,466.98 × 15,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.48x = 555,939,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,939,110.10/26,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.81

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