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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.23, 27,084.76 and 8,056.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.23, 27,084.76 and 8,056.07 is: 12,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.23 : 27,084.76 = 8,056.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.23/27,084.76 = 8,056.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.23x = 27,084.76 × 8,056.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.23x = 218,196,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,196,668.50/18,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.96

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