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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.04, 18,041.55 and 5,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.04, 18,041.55 and 5,454.64 is: 8,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.04 : 18,041.55 = 5,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.04/18,041.55 = 5,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.04x = 18,041.55 × 5,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.04x = 98,410,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,410,193.07/12,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.01

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