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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.68, 27,043.13 and 8,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.68, 27,043.13 and 8,034.98 is: 12,053.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.68 : 27,043.13 = 8,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.68/27,043.13 = 8,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.68x = 27,043.13 × 8,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.68x = 217,291,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,291,008.69/18,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.86

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