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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.54, 15,076.44 and 3,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.54, 15,076.44 and 3,030.08 is: 4,545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.54 : 15,076.44 = 3,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.54/15,076.44 = 3,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.54x = 15,076.44 × 3,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.54x = 45,682,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,743.93/10,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.76

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