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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.96, 36,337.02 and 15,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.96, 36,337.02 and 15,003.04 is: 20,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.96 : 36,337.02 = 15,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.96/36,337.02 = 15,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.96x = 36,337.02 × 15,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.96x = 545,165,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,165,764.54/26,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.79

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