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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.24, 36,533.70 and 15,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.24, 36,533.70 and 15,297.96 is: 21,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.24 : 36,533.70 = 15,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.24/36,533.70 = 15,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.24x = 36,533.70 × 15,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.24x = 558,891,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,891,081.25/26,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.95

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