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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.58, 18,043.65 and 3,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.58, 18,043.65 and 3,264.30 is: 4,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.58 : 18,043.65 = 3,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.58/18,043.65 = 3,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.58x = 18,043.65 × 3,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.58x = 58,899,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,899,886.70/12,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.25

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