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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.68, 36,335.92 and 15,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.68, 36,335.92 and 15,002.20 is: 20,701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.68 : 36,335.92 = 15,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.68/36,335.92 = 15,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.68x = 36,335.92 × 15,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.68x = 545,118,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,118,739.02/26,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.23

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