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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.30, 27,067.55 and 8,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.30, 27,067.55 and 8,184.40 is: 12,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.30 : 27,067.55 = 8,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.30/27,067.55 = 8,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.30x = 27,067.55 × 8,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.30x = 221,531,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,531,520.88/18,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.45

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