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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,017.80, 18,026.73 and 3,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,017.80, 18,026.73 and 3,252.70 is: 4,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,017.80 : 18,026.73 = 3,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,017.80/18,026.73 = 3,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,017.80x = 18,026.73 × 3,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,017.80x = 58,635,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,635,544.67/12,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.06

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