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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.04, 18,050.60 and 4,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.04, 18,050.60 and 4,241.92 is: 6,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.04 : 18,050.60 = 4,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.04/18,050.60 = 4,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.04x = 18,050.60 × 4,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.04x = 76,569,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,569,201.15/12,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.25

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