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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.26, 15,047.91 and 2,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.26, 15,047.91 and 2,636.55 is: 3,954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.26 : 15,047.91 = 2,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.26/15,047.91 = 2,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.26x = 15,047.91 × 2,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.26x = 39,674,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,674,567.11/10,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.70

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