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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.16, 18,050.58 and 3,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.16, 18,050.58 and 3,268.92 is: 4,902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.16 : 18,050.58 = 3,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.16/18,050.58 = 3,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.16x = 18,050.58 × 3,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.16x = 59,005,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,901.97/12,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.79

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