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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.02, 18,038.37 and 4,132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.02, 18,038.37 and 4,132.33 is: 6,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.02 : 18,038.37 = 4,132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.02/18,038.37 = 4,132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.02x = 18,038.37 × 4,132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.02x = 74,540,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,540,497.50/12,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.72

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