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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.08, 27,464.88 and 13,048.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.08, 27,464.88 and 13,048.11 is: 19,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.08 : 27,464.88 = 13,048.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.08/27,464.88 = 13,048.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.08x = 27,464.88 × 13,048.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.08x = 358,364,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,364,775.38/18,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.58

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