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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.88, 27,047.62 and 12,790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.88, 27,047.62 and 12,790.36 is: 19,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.88 : 27,047.62 = 12,790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.88/27,047.62 = 12,790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.88x = 27,047.62 × 12,790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.88x = 345,948,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,948,796.94/18,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.33

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