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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.36, 27,034.08 and 8,165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.36, 27,034.08 and 8,165.56 is: 12,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.36 : 27,034.08 = 8,165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.36/27,034.08 = 8,165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.36x = 27,034.08 × 8,165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.36x = 220,748,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,748,402.28/18,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.47

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