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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.90, 27,035.55 and 12,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.90, 27,035.55 and 12,874.90 is: 19,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.90 : 27,035.55 = 12,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.90/27,035.55 = 12,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.90x = 27,035.55 × 12,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.90x = 348,080,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,080,002.70/18,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.71

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