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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.15, 27,044.02 and 12,776.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.15, 27,044.02 and 12,776.22 is: 19,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.15 : 27,044.02 = 12,776.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.15/27,044.02 = 12,776.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.15x = 27,044.02 × 12,776.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.15x = 345,520,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,520,317.26/18,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.24

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