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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.17, 15,036.31 and 3,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.17, 15,036.31 and 3,005.90 is: 4,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.17 : 15,036.31 = 3,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.17/15,036.31 = 3,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.17x = 15,036.31 × 3,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.17x = 45,197,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197,644.23/10,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.97

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