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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.80, 27,226.20 and 12,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.80, 27,226.20 and 12,610.40 is: 18,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.80 : 27,226.20 = 12,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.80/27,226.20 = 12,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.80x = 27,226.20 × 12,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.80x = 343,333,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,333,272.48/18,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.60

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