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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.48, 36,599.46 and 15,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.48, 36,599.46 and 15,341 is: 21,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.48 : 36,599.46 = 15,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.48/36,599.46 = 15,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.48x = 36,599.46 × 15,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.48x = 561,472,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,472,315.86/26,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.28

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