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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.60, 18,050.35 and 3,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.60, 18,050.35 and 3,268.50 is: 4,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.60 : 18,050.35 = 3,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.60/18,050.35 = 3,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.60x = 18,050.35 × 3,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.60x = 58,997,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997,568.98/12,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.74

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