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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.48, 36,783.42 and 15,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.48, 36,783.42 and 15,479 is: 21,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.48 : 36,783.42 = 15,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.48/36,783.42 = 15,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.48x = 36,783.42 × 15,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.48x = 569,370,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,370,558.18/26,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.95

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