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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.07, 36,548.49 and 15,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.07, 36,548.49 and 15,304.07 is: 21,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.07 : 36,548.49 = 15,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.07/36,548.49 = 15,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.07x = 36,548.49 × 15,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.07x = 559,340,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,340,649.35/26,482.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.49

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