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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.93, 27,045.02 and 8,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.93, 27,045.02 and 8,036.24 is: 12,055.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.93 : 27,045.02 = 8,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.93/27,045.02 = 8,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.93x = 27,045.02 × 8,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.93x = 217,340,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,340,096.12/18,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.74

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