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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.60, 27,350.10 and 12,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.60, 27,350.10 and 12,444.60 is: 18,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.60 : 27,350.10 = 12,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.60/27,350.10 = 12,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.60x = 27,350.10 × 12,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.60x = 340,361,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,361,054.46/18,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.78

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