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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.55, 27,071.10 and 8,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.55, 27,071.10 and 8,205.90 is: 12,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.55 : 27,071.10 = 8,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.55/27,071.10 = 8,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.55x = 27,071.10 × 8,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.55x = 222,142,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,142,739.49/18,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.57

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