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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440.20, 27,660.30 and 12,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440.20, 27,660.30 and 12,608.20 is: 18,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440.20 : 27,660.30 = 12,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440.20/27,660.30 = 12,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440.20x = 27,660.30 × 12,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440.20x = 348,746,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,746,594.46/18,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.30

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