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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,020.52, 18,030.88 and 3,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,020.52, 18,030.88 and 3,255.52 is: 4,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,020.52 : 18,030.88 = 3,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,020.52/18,030.88 = 3,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,020.52x = 18,030.88 × 3,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,020.52x = 58,699,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,890.46/12,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.31

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