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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.72, 36,536.52 and 15,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.72, 36,536.52 and 15,298 is: 21,110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.72 : 36,536.52 = 15,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.72/36,536.52 = 15,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.72x = 36,536.52 × 15,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.72x = 558,935,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,935,682.96/26,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.46

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