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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.45, 27,902.07 and 12,051.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.45, 27,902.07 and 12,051.45 is: 18,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.45 : 27,902.07 = 12,051.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.45/27,902.07 = 12,051.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.45x = 27,902.07 × 12,051.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.45x = 336,260,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,260,401.50/18,612.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.42

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