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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.71, 18,050.26 and 3,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.71, 18,050.26 and 3,268.40 is: 4,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.71 : 18,050.26 = 3,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.71/18,050.26 = 3,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.71x = 18,050.26 × 3,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.71x = 58,995,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,995,479.02/12,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.52

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