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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.56, 27,042.95 and 8,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.56, 27,042.95 and 8,034.86 is: 12,053.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.56 : 27,042.95 = 8,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.56/27,042.95 = 8,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.56x = 27,042.95 × 8,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.56x = 217,286,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,286,182.02/18,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.67

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