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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.30, 27,007.65 and 12,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.30, 27,007.65 and 12,081.30 is: 18,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.30 : 27,007.65 = 12,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.30/27,007.65 = 12,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.30x = 27,007.65 × 12,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.30x = 326,287,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,287,521.95/18,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.66

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