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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.25, 36,541.85 and 15,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.25, 36,541.85 and 15,299.25 is: 21,114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.25 : 36,541.85 = 15,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.25/36,541.85 = 15,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.25x = 36,541.85 × 15,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.25x = 559,062,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,062,822.12/26,477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.84

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