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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,353.42, 18,525.54 and 4,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,353.42, 18,525.54 and 4,031.48 is: 6,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,353.42 : 18,525.54 = 4,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,353.42/18,525.54 = 4,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,353.42x = 18,525.54 × 4,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,353.42x = 74,685,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,685,344.00/12,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.72

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