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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203, 36,161.22 and 15,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203, 36,161.22 and 15,025 is: 20,735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203 : 36,161.22 = 15,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203/36,161.22 = 15,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203x = 36,161.22 × 15,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203x = 543,322,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,322,330.50/26,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.12

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