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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.42, 27,366.90 and 12,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.42, 27,366.90 and 12,044.14 is: 18,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.42 : 27,366.90 = 12,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.42/27,366.90 = 12,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.42x = 27,366.90 × 12,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.42x = 329,610,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,610,774.97/18,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.39

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