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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.50, 36,533.43 and 15,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.50, 36,533.43 and 15,295.50 is: 21,107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.50 : 36,533.43 = 15,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.50/36,533.43 = 15,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.50x = 36,533.43 × 15,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.50x = 558,797,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,797,078.57/26,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.79

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