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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.48, 36,765.48 and 15,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.48, 36,765.48 and 15,466 is: 21,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.48 : 36,765.48 = 15,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.48/36,765.48 = 15,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.48x = 36,765.48 × 15,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.48x = 568,614,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,614,913.68/26,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.01

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