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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,119.94, 18,180.32 and 3,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,119.94, 18,180.32 and 3,355.50 is: 5,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,119.94 : 18,180.32 = 3,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,119.94/18,180.32 = 3,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,119.94x = 18,180.32 × 3,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,119.94x = 61,004,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004,063.76/12,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.36

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