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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.88, 27,482.76 and 12,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.88, 27,482.76 and 12,072.10 is: 18,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.88 : 27,482.76 = 12,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.88/27,482.76 = 12,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.88x = 27,482.76 × 12,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.88x = 331,774,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,774,627.00/18,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.95

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