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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.53, 27,405.89 and 12,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.53, 27,405.89 and 12,032.39 is: 18,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.53 : 27,405.89 = 12,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.53/27,405.89 = 12,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.53x = 27,405.89 × 12,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.53x = 329,758,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,758,233.41/18,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.26

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