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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449, 36,499.62 and 15,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449, 36,499.62 and 15,271 is: 21,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449 : 36,499.62 = 15,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449/36,499.62 = 15,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449x = 36,499.62 × 15,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449x = 557,385,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,385,697.02/26,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.98

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