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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.36, 15,049.48 and 3,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.36, 15,049.48 and 3,011.36 is: 4,517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.36 : 15,049.48 = 3,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.36/15,049.48 = 3,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.36x = 15,049.48 × 3,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.36x = 45,319,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319,402.09/10,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.77

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