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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.50, 27,018.84 and 8,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.50, 27,018.84 and 8,018.88 is: 12,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.50 : 27,018.84 = 8,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.50/27,018.84 = 8,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.50x = 27,018.84 × 8,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.50x = 216,660,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,660,835.70/18,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.70

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