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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.38, 18,045.03 and 3,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.38, 18,045.03 and 3,265.06 is: 4,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.38 : 18,045.03 = 3,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.38/18,045.03 = 3,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.38x = 18,045.03 × 3,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.38x = 58,918,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918,105.65/12,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.85

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