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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.91, 18,044.86 and 3,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.91, 18,044.86 and 3,266.11 is: 4,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.91 : 18,044.86 = 3,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.91/18,044.86 = 3,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.91x = 18,044.86 × 3,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.91x = 58,936,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936,497.69/12,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.16

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