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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.80, 26,981.40 and 12,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.80, 26,981.40 and 12,063.80 is: 18,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.80 : 26,981.40 = 12,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.80/26,981.40 = 12,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.80x = 26,981.40 × 12,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.80x = 325,498,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,498,213.32/18,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.42

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