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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.38, 36,521.15 and 15,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.38, 36,521.15 and 15,285.38 is: 21,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.38 : 36,521.15 = 15,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.38/36,521.15 = 15,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.38x = 36,521.15 × 15,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.38x = 558,239,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,239,396.75/26,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.79

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