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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.28, 18,049.92 and 3,269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.28, 18,049.92 and 3,269.49 is: 4,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.28 : 18,049.92 = 3,269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.28/18,049.92 = 3,269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.28x = 18,049.92 × 3,269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.28x = 59,014,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,014,032.94/12,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.24

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