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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.22, 18,064.49 and 3,279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.22, 18,064.49 and 3,279.82 is: 4,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.22 : 18,064.49 = 3,279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.22/18,064.49 = 3,279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.22x = 18,064.49 × 3,279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.22x = 59,248,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,275.59/12,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.23

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