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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.70, 27,904.05 and 13,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.70, 27,904.05 and 13,062.30 is: 19,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.70 : 27,904.05 = 13,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.70/27,904.05 = 13,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.70x = 27,904.05 × 13,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.70x = 364,491,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,491,072.32/18,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.45

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