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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.68, 27,062.98 and 8,551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.68, 27,062.98 and 8,551.78 is: 12,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.68 : 27,062.98 = 8,551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.68/27,062.98 = 8,551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.68x = 27,062.98 × 8,551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.68x = 231,436,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,436,651.10/18,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.89

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