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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.67, 18,052.38 and 3,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.67, 18,052.38 and 3,269.77 is: 4,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.67 : 18,052.38 = 3,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.67/18,052.38 = 3,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.67x = 18,052.38 × 3,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.67x = 59,027,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,027,114.20/12,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.76

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