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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,081.42, 27,110.52 and 8,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,081.42, 27,110.52 and 8,709.18 is: 13,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,081.42 : 27,110.52 = 8,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,081.42/27,110.52 = 8,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,081.42x = 27,110.52 × 8,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,081.42x = 236,110,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,110,398.57/18,081.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.18

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