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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,641.18, 27,961.76 and 12,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,641.18, 27,961.76 and 12,780.02 is: 19,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,641.18 : 27,961.76 = 12,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,641.18/27,961.76 = 12,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,641.18x = 27,961.76 × 12,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,641.18x = 357,351,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,351,852.04/18,641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.02

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