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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.87, 15,070.45 and 3,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.87, 15,070.45 and 3,026.98 is: 4,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.87 : 15,070.45 = 3,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.87/15,070.45 = 3,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.87x = 15,070.45 × 3,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.87x = 45,617,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,950.74/10,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.61

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