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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.40, 27,072.60 and 13,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.40, 27,072.60 and 13,674.40 is: 20,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.40 : 27,072.60 = 13,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.40/27,072.60 = 13,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.40x = 27,072.60 × 13,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.40x = 370,201,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,201,561.44/18,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.60

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