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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.65, 27,050.47 and 11,832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.65, 27,050.47 and 11,832.89 is: 17,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.65 : 27,050.47 = 11,832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.65/27,050.47 = 11,832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.65x = 27,050.47 × 11,832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.65x = 320,085,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,085,274.00/18,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,749.34

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