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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.27, 27,049.91 and 11,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.27, 27,049.91 and 11,832.52 is: 17,748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.27 : 27,049.91 = 11,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.27/27,049.91 = 11,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.27x = 27,049.91 × 11,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.27x = 320,068,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,068,474.29/18,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.78

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