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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.33, 18,043.29 and 3,265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.33, 18,043.29 and 3,265.95 is: 4,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.33 : 18,043.29 = 3,265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.33/18,043.29 = 3,265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.33x = 18,043.29 × 3,265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.33x = 58,928,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,928,482.98/12,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.33

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