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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.10, 27,027.30 and 8,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.10, 27,027.30 and 8,144.30 is: 12,221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.10 : 27,027.30 = 8,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.10/27,027.30 = 8,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.10x = 27,027.30 × 8,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.10x = 220,118,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,118,439.39/18,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.94

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