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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.60, 27,034.44 and 12,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.60, 27,034.44 and 12,464.08 is: 18,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.60 : 27,034.44 = 12,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.60/27,034.44 = 12,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.60x = 27,034.44 × 12,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.60x = 336,959,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,959,422.92/18,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.31

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