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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.86, 36,544.44 and 15,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.86, 36,544.44 and 15,302.86 is: 21,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.86 : 36,544.44 = 15,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.86/36,544.44 = 15,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.86x = 36,544.44 × 15,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.86x = 559,234,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,234,449.10/26,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.44

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