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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.90, 15,041.26 and 2,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.90, 15,041.26 and 2,631.24 is: 3,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.90 : 15,041.26 = 2,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.90/15,041.26 = 2,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.90x = 15,041.26 × 2,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.90x = 39,577,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,164.96/10,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.10

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