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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.86, 36,522.36 and 15,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.86, 36,522.36 and 15,286.86 is: 21,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.86 : 36,522.36 = 15,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.86/36,522.36 = 15,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.86x = 36,522.36 × 15,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.86x = 558,312,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,312,204.19/26,464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.36

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