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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.70, 18,440.52 and 3,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.70, 18,440.52 and 3,059.70 is: 4,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.70 : 18,440.52 = 3,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.70/18,440.52 = 3,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.70x = 18,440.52 × 3,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.70x = 56,422,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422,459.04/12,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.54

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