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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.10, 27,332.55 and 13,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.10, 27,332.55 and 13,275.30 is: 19,936.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.10 : 27,332.55 = 13,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.10/27,332.55 = 13,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.10x = 27,332.55 × 13,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.10x = 362,847,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,847,801.02/18,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,936.58

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