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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.52, 18,048.70 and 3,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.52, 18,048.70 and 3,267.39 is: 4,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.52 : 18,048.70 = 3,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.52/18,048.70 = 3,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.52x = 18,048.70 × 3,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.52x = 58,972,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972,141.89/12,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.06

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