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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.41, 18,033.52 and 3,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.41, 18,033.52 and 3,257.27 is: 4,885.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.41 : 18,033.52 = 3,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.41/18,033.52 = 3,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.41x = 18,033.52 × 3,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.41x = 58,740,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,740,043.69/12,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.88

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