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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.53, 36,334.69 and 15,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.53, 36,334.69 and 15,002.25 is: 20,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.53 : 36,334.69 = 15,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.53/36,334.69 = 15,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.53x = 36,334.69 × 15,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.53x = 545,102,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,102,103.05/26,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.71

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