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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.74, 27,029.61 and 8,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.74, 27,029.61 and 8,158.80 is: 12,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.74 : 27,029.61 = 8,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.74/27,029.61 = 8,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.74x = 27,029.61 × 8,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.74x = 220,529,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,529,050.11/18,019.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.20

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