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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.49, 36,552.33 and 15,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.49, 36,552.33 and 15,874.08 is: 21,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.49 : 36,552.33 = 15,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.49/36,552.33 = 15,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.49x = 36,552.33 × 15,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.49x = 580,234,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,234,610.61/26,486.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.81

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