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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.55, 27,045.60 and 8,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.55, 27,045.60 and 8,188.90 is: 12,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.55 : 27,045.60 = 8,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.55/27,045.60 = 8,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.55x = 27,045.60 × 8,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.55x = 221,473,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,473,713.84/18,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.08

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