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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.66, 27,966.45 and 12,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.66, 27,966.45 and 12,045.50 is: 18,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.66 : 27,966.45 = 12,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.66/27,966.45 = 12,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.66x = 27,966.45 × 12,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.66x = 336,869,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,869,873.48/18,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.63

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