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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.90, 27,049.34 and 11,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.90, 27,049.34 and 11,832.14 is: 17,748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.90 : 27,049.34 = 11,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.90/27,049.34 = 11,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.90x = 27,049.34 × 11,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.90x = 320,051,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,051,674.99/18,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.21

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