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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.41, 27,969.08 and 12,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.41, 27,969.08 and 12,047.25 is: 18,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.41 : 27,969.08 = 12,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.41/27,969.08 = 12,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.41x = 27,969.08 × 12,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.41x = 336,950,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,950,438.79/18,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.25

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