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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.48, 36,493.20 and 15,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.48, 36,493.20 and 15,264 is: 21,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.48 : 36,493.20 = 15,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.48/36,493.20 = 15,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.48x = 36,493.20 × 15,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.48x = 557,032,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,032,204.80/26,448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.03

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