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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.97, 18,043.45 and 4,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.97, 18,043.45 and 4,132.24 is: 6,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.97 : 18,043.45 = 4,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.97/18,043.45 = 4,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.97x = 18,043.45 × 4,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.97x = 74,559,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559,810.39/12,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.81

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