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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.58, 18,042.35 and 3,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.58, 18,042.35 and 3,262.55 is: 4,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.58 : 18,042.35 = 3,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.58/18,042.35 = 3,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.58x = 18,042.35 × 3,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.58x = 58,863,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863,962.47/12,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.27

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