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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.20, 27,095.40 and 8,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.20, 27,095.40 and 8,192.40 is: 12,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.20 : 27,095.40 = 8,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.20/27,095.40 = 8,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.20x = 27,095.40 × 8,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.20x = 221,976,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,976,354.96/18,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.27

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