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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.53, 15,049.69 and 2,636.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.53, 15,049.69 and 2,636.87 is: 3,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.53 : 15,049.69 = 2,636.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.53/15,049.69 = 2,636.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.53x = 15,049.69 × 2,636.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.53x = 39,683,994.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683,994.23/10,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.53

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