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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.42, 18,041.26 and 4,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.42, 18,041.26 and 4,236.30 is: 6,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.42 : 18,041.26 = 4,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.42/18,041.26 = 4,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.42x = 18,041.26 × 4,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.42x = 76,428,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428,189.74/12,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.50

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