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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.08, 18,035.26 and 3,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.08, 18,035.26 and 3,258.92 is: 4,888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.08 : 18,035.26 = 3,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.08/18,035.26 = 3,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.08x = 18,035.26 × 3,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.08x = 58,775,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775,469.52/12,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.55

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