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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.95, 27,102.33 and 8,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.95, 27,102.33 and 8,066.79 is: 12,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.95 : 27,102.33 = 8,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.95/27,102.33 = 8,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.95x = 27,102.33 × 8,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.95x = 218,628,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,628,804.62/18,058.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.40

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