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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.48, 27,481.50 and 12,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.48, 27,481.50 and 12,052.68 is: 18,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.48 : 27,481.50 = 12,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.48/27,481.50 = 12,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.48x = 27,481.50 × 12,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.48x = 331,225,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,225,725.42/18,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.41

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