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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.98, 36,513.21 and 15,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.98, 36,513.21 and 15,278.50 is: 21,081.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.98 : 36,513.21 = 15,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.98/36,513.21 = 15,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.98x = 36,513.21 × 15,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.98x = 557,867,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,867,078.99/26,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.04

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