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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.39, 36,504.28 and 15,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.39, 36,504.28 and 15,122.14 is: 20,868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.39 : 36,504.28 = 15,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.39/36,504.28 = 15,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.39x = 36,504.28 × 15,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.39x = 552,022,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,022,574.63/26,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.53

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