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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.56, 18,525.48 and 4,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.56, 18,525.48 and 4,029.24 is: 6,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.56 : 18,525.48 = 4,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.56/18,525.48 = 4,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.56x = 18,525.48 × 4,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.56x = 74,643,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643,605.04/12,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.23

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