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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.25, 36,490.38 and 15,266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.25, 36,490.38 and 15,266.85 is: 21,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.25 : 36,490.38 = 15,266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.25/36,490.38 = 15,266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.25x = 36,490.38 × 15,266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.25x = 557,093,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,093,157.90/26,441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.09

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