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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.25, 36,483.89 and 15,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.25, 36,483.89 and 15,257.25 is: 21,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.25 : 36,483.89 = 15,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.25/36,483.89 = 15,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.25x = 36,483.89 × 15,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.25x = 556,643,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,643,754.42/26,435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.87

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