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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.80, 27,731.70 and 12,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.80, 27,731.70 and 12,850.20 is: 19,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.80 : 27,731.70 = 12,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.80/27,731.70 = 12,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.80x = 27,731.70 × 12,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.80x = 356,357,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,357,891.34/18,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.30

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