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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.40, 18,041.22 and 3,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.40, 18,041.22 and 3,264.36 is: 4,895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.40 : 18,041.22 = 3,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.40/18,041.22 = 3,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.40x = 18,041.22 × 3,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.40x = 58,893,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893,036.92/12,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.76

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