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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.40, 27,032.10 and 13,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.40, 27,032.10 and 13,067.80 is: 19,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.40 : 27,032.10 = 13,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.40/27,032.10 = 13,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.40x = 27,032.10 × 13,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.40x = 353,250,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,250,076.38/18,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.70

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