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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.50, 36,567.28 and 15,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.50, 36,567.28 and 15,316.50 is: 21,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.50 : 36,567.28 = 15,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.50/36,567.28 = 15,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.50x = 36,567.28 × 15,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.50x = 560,082,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,082,744.12/26,494.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.59

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