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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.38, 36,486.82 and 15,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.38, 36,486.82 and 15,259.38 is: 21,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.38 : 36,486.82 = 15,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.38/36,486.82 = 15,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.38x = 36,486.82 × 15,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.38x = 556,766,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,766,068.94/26,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.81

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