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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.57, 27,066.08 and 8,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.57, 27,066.08 and 8,184.46 is: 12,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.57 : 27,066.08 = 8,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.57/27,066.08 = 8,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.57x = 27,066.08 × 8,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.57x = 221,521,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,521,249.12/18,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.26

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