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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.64, 18,050.94 and 4,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.64, 18,050.94 and 4,241.32 is: 6,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.64 : 18,050.94 = 4,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.64/18,050.94 = 4,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.64x = 18,050.94 × 4,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.64x = 76,559,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,559,812.84/12,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,362.15

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