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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.70, 27,270.45 and 13,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.70, 27,270.45 and 13,034.70 is: 19,510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.70 : 27,270.45 = 13,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.70/27,270.45 = 13,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.70x = 27,270.45 × 13,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.70x = 355,462,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,462,134.62/18,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.84

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