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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.98, 18,049.27 and 5,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.98, 18,049.27 and 5,016.76 is: 7,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.98 : 18,049.27 = 5,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.98/18,049.27 = 5,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.98x = 18,049.27 × 5,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.98x = 90,548,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,548,843.22/12,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.06

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