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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.98, 27,138.36 and 8,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.98, 27,138.36 and 8,090.82 is: 12,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.98 : 27,138.36 = 8,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.98/27,138.36 = 8,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.98x = 27,138.36 × 8,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.98x = 219,571,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,571,585.86/18,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.44

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