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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.17, 27,069.26 and 8,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.17, 27,069.26 and 8,804.25 is: 13,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.17 : 27,069.26 = 8,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.17/27,069.26 = 8,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.17x = 27,069.26 × 8,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.17x = 238,324,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,324,488.33/18,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.38

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