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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.50, 18,041.45 and 3,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.50, 18,041.45 and 3,707.19 is: 5,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.50 : 18,041.45 = 3,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.50/18,041.45 = 3,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.50x = 18,041.45 × 3,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.50x = 66,883,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,883,064.49/12,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.31

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