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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.57, 18,526.73 and 4,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.57, 18,526.73 and 4,029.98 is: 6,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.57 : 18,526.73 = 4,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.57/18,526.73 = 4,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.57x = 18,526.73 × 4,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.57x = 74,662,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,662,238.58/12,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.25

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