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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.07, 36,547.11 and 15,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.07, 36,547.11 and 15,303.07 is: 21,120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.07 : 36,547.11 = 15,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.07/36,547.11 = 15,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.07x = 36,547.11 × 15,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.07x = 559,282,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,282,982.63/26,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.11

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