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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.16, 36,541.32 and 15,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.16, 36,541.32 and 15,302 is: 21,114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.16 : 36,541.32 = 15,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.16/36,541.32 = 15,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.16x = 36,541.32 × 15,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.16x = 559,155,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,155,278.64/26,482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.41

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