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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.54, 18,043.07 and 3,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.54, 18,043.07 and 3,265.34 is: 4,897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.54 : 18,043.07 = 3,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.54/18,043.07 = 3,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.54x = 18,043.07 × 3,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.54x = 58,916,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916,651.65/12,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.67

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