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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,485.31, 36,552.97 and 15,307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,485.31, 36,552.97 and 15,307.31 is: 21,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,485.31 : 36,552.97 = 15,307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,485.31/36,552.97 = 15,307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,485.31x = 36,552.97 × 15,307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,485.31x = 559,527,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,527,753.73/26,485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.96

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