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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.52, 15,031.71 and 3,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.52, 15,031.71 and 3,358.71 is: 5,036.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.52 : 15,031.71 = 3,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.52/15,031.71 = 3,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.52x = 15,031.71 × 3,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.52x = 50,487,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,487,154.69/10,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.37

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