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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514, 36,589.32 and 15,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514, 36,589.32 and 15,342.48 is: 21,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514 : 36,589.32 = 15,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514/36,589.32 = 15,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514x = 36,589.32 × 15,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514x = 561,370,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,370,910.31/26,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,172.62

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