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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.48, 36,501.48 and 15,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.48, 36,501.48 and 15,270 is: 21,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.48 : 36,501.48 = 15,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.48/36,501.48 = 15,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.48x = 36,501.48 × 15,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.48x = 557,377,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,377,599.60/26,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.31

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