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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.51, 15,039.32 and 3,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.51, 15,039.32 and 3,004.50 is: 4,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.51 : 15,039.32 = 3,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.51/15,039.32 = 3,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.51x = 15,039.32 × 3,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.51x = 45,185,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,644.45/10,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.52

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