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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.44, 27,476.16 and 12,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.44, 27,476.16 and 12,061.44 is: 18,116.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.44 : 27,476.16 = 12,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.44/27,476.16 = 12,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.44x = 27,476.16 × 12,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.44x = 331,402,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,402,055.27/18,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.89

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