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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.98, 27,061.41 and 8,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.98, 27,061.41 and 8,694.26 is: 13,030.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.98 : 27,061.41 = 8,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.98/27,061.41 = 8,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.98x = 27,061.41 × 8,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.98x = 235,278,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,278,934.51/18,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.53

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