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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.59, 18,525.80 and 4,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.59, 18,525.80 and 4,027.24 is: 6,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.59 : 18,525.80 = 4,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.59/18,525.80 = 4,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.59x = 18,525.80 × 4,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.59x = 74,607,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,607,842.79/12,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.32

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