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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.08, 36,482.40 and 15,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.08, 36,482.40 and 15,256.08 is: 21,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.08 : 36,482.40 = 15,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.08/36,482.40 = 15,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.08x = 36,482.40 × 15,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.08x = 556,578,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,578,412.99/26,434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.34

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