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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.72, 18,542.41 and 3,001.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.72, 18,542.41 and 3,001.81 is: 4,502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.72 : 18,542.41 = 3,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.72/18,542.41 = 3,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.72x = 18,542.41 × 3,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.72x = 55,660,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,660,791.76/12,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.67

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