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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.15, 18,049.92 and 3,267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.15, 18,049.92 and 3,267.83 is: 4,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.15 : 18,049.92 = 3,267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.15/18,049.92 = 3,267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.15x = 18,049.92 × 3,267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.15x = 58,984,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,984,070.07/12,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.80

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