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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.25, 27,049.52 and 8,170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.25, 27,049.52 and 8,170.69 is: 12,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.25 : 27,049.52 = 8,170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.25/27,049.52 = 8,170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.25x = 27,049.52 × 8,170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.25x = 221,013,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,013,201.72/18,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.87

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