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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.53, 36,336.07 and 15,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.53, 36,336.07 and 15,003.25 is: 20,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.53 : 36,336.07 = 15,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.53/36,336.07 = 15,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.53x = 36,336.07 × 15,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.53x = 545,159,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,159,142.23/26,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.09

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