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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.62, 18,050.97 and 4,242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.62, 18,050.97 and 4,242.50 is: 6,363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.62 : 18,050.97 = 4,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.62/18,050.97 = 4,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.62x = 18,050.97 × 4,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.62x = 76,581,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,581,240.23/12,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.94

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