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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.96, 27,039.52 and 12,509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.96, 27,039.52 and 12,509.12 is: 18,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.96 : 27,039.52 = 12,509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.96/27,039.52 = 12,509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.96x = 27,039.52 × 12,509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.96x = 338,240,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,240,600.42/18,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.33

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