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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.69, 18,049.72 and 4,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.69, 18,049.72 and 4,241.49 is: 6,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.69 : 18,049.72 = 4,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.69/18,049.72 = 4,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.69x = 18,049.72 × 4,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.69x = 76,557,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,557,706.88/12,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.95

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