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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.58, 18,529.71 and 4,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.58, 18,529.71 and 4,032.28 is: 6,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.58 : 18,529.71 = 4,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.58/18,529.71 = 4,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.58x = 18,529.71 × 4,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.58x = 74,717,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717,009.76/12,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.68

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