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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.48, 36,511.08 and 15,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.48, 36,511.08 and 15,277 is: 21,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.48 : 36,511.08 = 15,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.48/36,511.08 = 15,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.48x = 36,511.08 × 15,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.48x = 557,779,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,779,769.16/26,461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.93

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