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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.11, 36,492.49 and 15,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.11, 36,492.49 and 15,113.98 is: 20,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.11 : 36,492.49 = 15,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.11/36,492.49 = 15,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.11x = 36,492.49 × 15,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.11x = 551,546,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,546,764.01/26,448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.92

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