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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.31, 27,029.58 and 8,658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.31, 27,029.58 and 8,658.46 is: 12,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.31 : 27,029.58 = 8,658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.31/27,029.58 = 8,658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.31x = 27,029.58 × 8,658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.31x = 234,034,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,034,537.25/18,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.38

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