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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.17, 18,051.30 and 3,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.17, 18,051.30 and 3,268.80 is: 4,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.17 : 18,051.30 = 3,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.17/18,051.30 = 3,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.17x = 18,051.30 × 3,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.17x = 59,006,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006,089.44/12,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.21

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