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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.19, 15,032.18 and 3,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.19, 15,032.18 and 3,001.73 is: 4,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.19 : 15,032.18 = 3,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.19/15,032.18 = 3,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.19x = 15,032.18 × 3,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.19x = 45,122,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,530.66/10,024.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.36

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