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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.72, 18,050.54 and 3,268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.72, 18,050.54 and 3,268.62 is: 4,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.72 : 18,050.54 = 3,268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.72/18,050.54 = 3,268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.72x = 18,050.54 × 3,268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.72x = 59,000,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000,339.71/12,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.92

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