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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.21, 15,048.99 and 2,636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.21, 15,048.99 and 2,636.66 is: 3,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.21 : 15,048.99 = 2,636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.21/15,048.99 = 2,636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.21x = 15,048.99 × 2,636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.21x = 39,678,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678,994.73/10,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.16

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