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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.63, 36,534.98 and 15,296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.63, 36,534.98 and 15,296.63 is: 21,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.63 : 36,534.98 = 15,296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.63/36,534.98 = 15,296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.63x = 36,534.98 × 15,296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.63x = 558,862,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,862,071.12/26,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.34

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