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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.01, 15,039.32 and 2,632.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.01, 15,039.32 and 2,632.05 is: 3,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.01 : 15,039.32 = 2,632.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.01/15,039.32 = 2,632.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.01x = 15,039.32 × 2,632.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.01x = 39,584,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,584,242.21/10,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.76

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