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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.59, 27,078.81 and 12,545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.59, 27,078.81 and 12,545.35 is: 18,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.59 : 27,078.81 = 12,545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.59/27,078.81 = 12,545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.59x = 27,078.81 × 12,545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.59x = 339,713,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,713,034.29/18,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.80

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