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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.40, 27,036.30 and 12,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.40, 27,036.30 and 12,875.40 is: 19,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.40 : 27,036.30 = 12,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.40/27,036.30 = 12,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.40x = 27,036.30 × 12,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.40x = 348,103,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,103,177.02/18,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.46

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