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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,548.48, 36,631.02 and 15,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,548.48, 36,631.02 and 15,364 is: 21,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,548.48 : 36,631.02 = 15,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,548.48/36,631.02 = 15,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,548.48x = 36,631.02 × 15,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,548.48x = 562,798,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,798,991.28/26,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.92

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