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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.50, 36,299.91 and 15,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.50, 36,299.91 and 15,125.50 is: 20,873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.50 : 36,299.91 = 15,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.50/36,299.91 = 15,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.50x = 36,299.91 × 15,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.50x = 549,054,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,054,288.71/26,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.81

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