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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.48, 27,066.65 and 8,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.48, 27,066.65 and 8,697.75 is: 13,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.48 : 27,066.65 = 8,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.48/27,066.65 = 8,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.48x = 27,066.65 × 8,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.48x = 235,418,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,418,911.55/18,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.76

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