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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.96, 36,499.36 and 15,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.96, 36,499.36 and 15,277.12 is: 21,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.96 : 36,499.36 = 15,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.96/36,499.36 = 15,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.96x = 36,499.36 × 15,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.96x = 557,605,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,605,102.64/26,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.31

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