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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.49, 18,542.28 and 3,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.49, 18,542.28 and 3,594.48 is: 5,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.49 : 18,542.28 = 3,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.49/18,542.28 = 3,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.49x = 18,542.28 × 3,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.49x = 66,649,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,649,854.61/12,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.61

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