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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.73, 36,508.73 and 15,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.73, 36,508.73 and 15,275.25 is: 21,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.73 : 36,508.73 = 15,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.73/36,508.73 = 15,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.73x = 36,508.73 × 15,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.73x = 557,679,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,679,901.56/26,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.55

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