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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.90, 15,030.94 and 3,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.90, 15,030.94 and 3,445.32 is: 5,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.90 : 15,030.94 = 3,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.90/15,030.94 = 3,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.90x = 15,030.94 × 3,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.90x = 51,786,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786,398.20/10,019.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.35

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