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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.67, 27,087.60 and 8,195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.67, 27,087.60 and 8,195.30 is: 12,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.67 : 27,087.60 = 8,195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.67/27,087.60 = 8,195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.67x = 27,087.60 × 8,195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.67x = 221,991,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,991,008.28/18,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.77

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