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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.98, 36,507.66 and 15,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.98, 36,507.66 and 15,274.50 is: 21,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.98 : 36,507.66 = 15,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.98/36,507.66 = 15,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.98x = 36,507.66 × 15,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.98x = 557,636,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,636,252.67/26,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.50

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