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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.63, 15,029.61 and 3,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.63, 15,029.61 and 3,449.24 is: 5,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.63 : 15,029.61 = 3,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.63/15,029.61 = 3,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.63x = 15,029.61 × 3,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.63x = 51,840,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840,656.85/10,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.30

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