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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,336.88, 36,343.62 and 15,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,336.88, 36,343.62 and 15,009.03 is: 20,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,336.88 : 36,343.62 = 15,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,336.88/36,343.62 = 15,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,336.88x = 36,343.62 × 15,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,336.88x = 545,482,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,482,482.89/26,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.74

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