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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.01, 27,879.57 and 12,344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.01, 27,879.57 and 12,344.31 is: 18,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.01 : 27,879.57 = 12,344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.01/27,879.57 = 12,344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.01x = 27,879.57 × 12,344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.01x = 344,154,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,154,054.75/18,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.82

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