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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.82, 18,042.02 and 7,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.82, 18,042.02 and 7,035.64 is: 10,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.82 : 18,042.02 = 7,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.82/18,042.02 = 7,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.82x = 18,042.02 × 7,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.82x = 126,937,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,937,077.31/12,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.12

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