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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.53, 36,349.20 and 15,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.53, 36,349.20 and 15,011.09 is: 20,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.53 : 36,349.20 = 15,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.53/36,349.20 = 15,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.53x = 36,349.20 × 15,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.53x = 545,641,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,641,203.50/26,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.25

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