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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.20, 27,007.80 and 12,100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.20, 27,007.80 and 12,100.30 is: 18,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.20 : 27,007.80 = 12,100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.20/27,007.80 = 12,100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.20x = 27,007.80 × 12,100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.20x = 326,802,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,802,482.34/18,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.45

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