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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.55, 27,068.32 and 8,803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.55, 27,068.32 and 8,803.63 is: 13,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.55 : 27,068.32 = 8,803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.55/27,068.32 = 8,803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.55x = 27,068.32 × 8,803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.55x = 238,299,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,299,316.65/18,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.44

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