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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.60, 27,068.40 and 16,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.60, 27,068.40 and 16,087.20 is: 24,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.60 : 27,068.40 = 16,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.60/27,068.40 = 16,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.60x = 27,068.40 × 16,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.60x = 435,454,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,454,764.48/18,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.80

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