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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.61, 18,045.95 and 3,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.61, 18,045.95 and 3,265.54 is: 4,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.61 : 18,045.95 = 3,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.61/18,045.95 = 3,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.61x = 18,045.95 × 3,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.61x = 58,929,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,929,771.56/12,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.32

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