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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.48, 36,508.38 and 15,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.48, 36,508.38 and 15,275 is: 21,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.48 : 36,508.38 = 15,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.48/36,508.38 = 15,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.48x = 36,508.38 × 15,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.48x = 557,665,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,665,504.50/26,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.21

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