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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.24, 27,079.08 and 13,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.24, 27,079.08 and 13,662.64 is: 20,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.24 : 27,079.08 = 13,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.24/27,079.08 = 13,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.24x = 27,079.08 × 13,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.24x = 369,971,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,971,721.57/18,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.32

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