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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.52, 36,503.08 and 15,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.52, 36,503.08 and 15,273.52 is: 21,077.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.52 : 36,503.08 = 15,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.52/36,503.08 = 15,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.52x = 36,503.08 × 15,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.52x = 557,530,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,530,522.44/26,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.45

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