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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.30, 18,050.96 and 3,268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.30, 18,050.96 and 3,268.29 is: 4,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.30 : 18,050.96 = 3,268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.30/18,050.96 = 3,268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.30x = 18,050.96 × 3,268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.30x = 58,995,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,995,772.06/12,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.71

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