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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.02, 15,042.92 and 2,633.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.02, 15,042.92 and 2,633.31 is: 3,949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.02 : 15,042.92 = 2,633.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.02/15,042.92 = 2,633.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.02x = 15,042.92 × 2,633.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.02x = 39,612,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612,658.50/10,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.81

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