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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.72, 18,047.27 and 3,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.72, 18,047.27 and 3,266.40 is: 4,899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.72 : 18,047.27 = 3,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.72/18,047.27 = 3,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.72x = 18,047.27 × 3,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.72x = 58,949,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,949,586.40/12,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.52

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