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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.52, 36,483.84 and 15,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.52, 36,483.84 and 15,259.52 is: 21,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.52 : 36,483.84 = 15,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.52/36,483.84 = 15,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.52x = 36,483.84 × 15,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.52x = 556,725,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,725,886.16/26,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.17

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