Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.48, 36,507 and 15,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,458.48, 36,507 and 15,274 is: 21,074.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,458.48 : 36,507 = 15,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,458.48/36,507 = 15,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,458.48x = 36,507 × 15,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,458.48x = 557,607,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,607,918/26,458.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,074.83
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