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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.80, 27,047.70 and 10,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.80, 27,047.70 and 10,126.20 is: 15,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.80 : 27,047.70 = 10,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.80/27,047.70 = 10,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.80x = 27,047.70 × 10,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.80x = 273,890,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,890,419.74/18,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.30

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