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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.99, 27,032.02 and 8,164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.99, 27,032.02 and 8,164.19 is: 12,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.99 : 27,032.02 = 8,164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.99/27,032.02 = 8,164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.99x = 27,032.02 × 8,164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.99x = 220,694,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,694,547.36/18,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.41

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