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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.40, 27,084.40 and 8,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.40, 27,084.40 and 8,691.18 is: 13,039.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.40 : 27,084.40 = 8,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.40/27,084.40 = 8,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.40x = 27,084.40 × 8,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.40x = 235,395,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,395,395.59/18,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.56

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