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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.74, 18,052.32 and 3,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.74, 18,052.32 and 3,714.44 is: 5,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.74 : 18,052.32 = 3,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.74/18,052.32 = 3,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.74x = 18,052.32 × 3,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.74x = 67,054,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054,259.50/12,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.19

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