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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.70, 27,279.16 and 13,260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.70, 27,279.16 and 13,260.81 is: 19,830.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.70 : 27,279.16 = 13,260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.70/27,279.16 = 13,260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.70x = 27,279.16 × 13,260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.70x = 361,743,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,743,757.72/18,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.59

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