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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.73, 36,499.24 and 15,118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.73, 36,499.24 and 15,118.46 is: 20,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.73 : 36,499.24 = 15,118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.73/36,499.24 = 15,118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.73x = 36,499.24 × 15,118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.73x = 551,812,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,812,299.97/26,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.47

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