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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.25, 36,298.49 and 15,125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.25, 36,298.49 and 15,125.25 is: 20,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.25 : 36,298.49 = 15,125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.25/36,298.49 = 15,125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.25x = 36,298.49 × 15,125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.25x = 549,023,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,023,660.25/26,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,872.85

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