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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.92, 18,054.25 and 3,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.92, 18,054.25 and 3,271.02 is: 4,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.92 : 18,054.25 = 3,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.92/18,054.25 = 3,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.92x = 18,054.25 × 3,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.92x = 59,055,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,812.84/12,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.63

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