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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.12, 27,130.24 and 12,807.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.12, 27,130.24 and 12,807.11 is: 19,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.12 : 27,130.24 = 12,807.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.12/27,130.24 = 12,807.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.12x = 27,130.24 × 12,807.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.12x = 347,460,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,460,051.84/18,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.14

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