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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.92, 27,047.88 and 8,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.92, 27,047.88 and 8,790 is: 13,185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.92 : 27,047.88 = 8,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.92/27,047.88 = 8,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.92x = 27,047.88 × 8,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.92x = 237,750,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,750,865.20/18,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.00

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