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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.25, 36,529.43 and 15,290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.25, 36,529.43 and 15,290.25 is: 21,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.25 : 36,529.43 = 15,290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.25/36,529.43 = 15,290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.25x = 36,529.43 × 15,290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.25x = 558,544,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,544,040.61/26,468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.42

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