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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.50, 15,050.42 and 3,108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.50, 15,050.42 and 3,108.18 is: 4,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.50 : 15,050.42 = 3,108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.50/15,050.42 = 3,108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.50x = 15,050.42 × 3,108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.50x = 46,779,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,414.44/10,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.32

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