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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.32, 15,050.14 and 3,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.32, 15,050.14 and 3,011.84 is: 4,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.32 : 15,050.14 = 3,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.32/15,050.14 = 3,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.32x = 15,050.14 × 3,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.32x = 45,328,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328,587.32/10,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.80

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