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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,125.44, 18,079.80 and 12,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,125.44, 18,079.80 and 12,101.76 is: 18,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,125.44 : 18,079.80 = 12,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,125.44/18,079.80 = 12,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,125.44x = 18,079.80 × 12,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,125.44x = 218,797,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,797,400.45/12,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.49

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