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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.70, 18,030.45 and 3,254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.70, 18,030.45 and 3,254.47 is: 4,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.70 : 18,030.45 = 3,254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.70/18,030.45 = 3,254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.70x = 18,030.45 × 3,254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.70x = 58,679,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,679,558.61/12,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.95

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