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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.72, 36,533.76 and 15,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.72, 36,533.76 and 15,296 is: 21,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.72 : 36,533.76 = 15,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.72/36,533.76 = 15,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.72x = 36,533.76 × 15,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.72x = 558,820,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,820,392.96/26,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.70

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