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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.83, 36,528.98 and 15,289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.83, 36,528.98 and 15,289.83 is: 21,101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.83 : 36,528.98 = 15,289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.83/36,528.98 = 15,289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.83x = 36,528.98 × 15,289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.83x = 558,521,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,521,817.82/26,467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.91

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