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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,636.91, 27,968.33 and 12,046.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,636.91, 27,968.33 and 12,046.75 is: 18,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,636.91 : 27,968.33 = 12,046.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,636.91/27,968.33 = 12,046.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,636.91x = 27,968.33 × 12,046.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,636.91x = 336,927,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,927,479.43/18,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,078.51

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