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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.60, 18,089.40 and 12,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.60, 18,089.40 and 12,059.60 is: 18,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.60 : 18,089.40 = 12,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.60/18,089.40 = 12,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.60x = 18,089.40 × 12,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.60x = 218,150,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,150,928.24/12,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.40

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