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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.10, 27,027.56 and 13,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.10, 27,027.56 and 13,053.24 is: 19,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.10 : 27,027.56 = 13,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.10/27,027.56 = 13,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.10x = 27,027.56 × 13,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.10x = 352,797,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,797,227.29/18,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.79

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