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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.12, 15,044.34 and 2,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.12, 15,044.34 and 2,633.76 is: 3,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.12 : 15,044.34 = 2,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.12/15,044.34 = 2,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.12x = 15,044.34 × 2,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.12x = 39,623,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623,180.92/10,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.81

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