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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.44, 15,043.32 and 3,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.44, 15,043.32 and 3,007.44 is: 4,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.44 : 15,043.32 = 3,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.44/15,043.32 = 3,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.44x = 15,043.32 × 3,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.44x = 45,241,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,882.30/10,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.81

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