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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.30, 18,045.45 and 3,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.30, 18,045.45 and 3,266.30 is: 4,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.30 : 18,045.45 = 3,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.30/18,045.45 = 3,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.30x = 18,045.45 × 3,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.30x = 58,941,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941,853.34/12,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.45

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