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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.43, 27,044.27 and 8,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.43, 27,044.27 and 8,035.72 is: 12,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.43 : 27,044.27 = 8,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.43/27,044.27 = 8,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.43x = 27,044.27 × 8,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.43x = 217,320,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,320,181.32/18,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.97

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