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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.08, 15,031.38 and 3,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.08, 15,031.38 and 3,001.38 is: 4,500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.08 : 15,031.38 = 3,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.08/15,031.38 = 3,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.08x = 15,031.38 × 3,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.08x = 45,114,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114,883.30/10,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.65

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