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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.38, 27,067.91 and 8,680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.38, 27,067.91 and 8,680.18 is: 13,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.38 : 27,067.91 = 8,680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.38/27,067.91 = 8,680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.38x = 27,067.91 × 8,680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.38x = 234,954,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,954,270.71/18,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.07

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