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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.69, 18,067.26 and 3,279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.69, 18,067.26 and 3,279.83 is: 4,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.69 : 18,067.26 = 3,279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.69/18,067.26 = 3,279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.69x = 18,067.26 × 3,279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.69x = 59,257,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,257,541.37/12,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.81

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