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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.28, 36,538.12 and 15,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.28, 36,538.12 and 15,151.48 is: 20,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.28 : 36,538.12 = 15,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.28/36,538.12 = 15,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.28x = 36,538.12 × 15,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.28x = 553,606,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,606,594.42/26,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.21

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