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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.20, 36,550.07 and 15,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.20, 36,550.07 and 15,305.20 is: 21,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.20 : 36,550.07 = 15,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.20/36,550.07 = 15,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.20x = 36,550.07 × 15,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.20x = 559,406,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,406,226.45/26,483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.06

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