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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.31, 27,075.06 and 8,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.31, 27,075.06 and 8,189.42 is: 12,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.31 : 27,075.06 = 8,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.31/27,075.06 = 8,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.31x = 27,075.06 × 8,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.31x = 221,728,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,728,902.49/18,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.98

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