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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.42, 18,050.50 and 3,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.42, 18,050.50 and 3,268.52 is: 4,902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.42 : 18,050.50 = 3,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.42/18,050.50 = 3,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.42x = 18,050.50 × 3,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.42x = 58,998,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998,420.26/12,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.88

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