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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.36, 18,040.32 and 4,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.36, 18,040.32 and 4,636.44 is: 6,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.36 : 18,040.32 = 4,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.36/18,040.32 = 4,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.36x = 18,040.32 × 4,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.36x = 83,642,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642,861.26/12,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.91

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