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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.94, 18,043.44 and 5,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.94, 18,043.44 and 5,004.84 is: 7,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.94 : 18,043.44 = 5,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.94/18,043.44 = 5,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.94x = 18,043.44 × 5,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.94x = 90,304,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,304,530.25/12,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.52

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