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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.80, 27,137.70 and 8,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.80, 27,137.70 and 8,250.30 is: 12,375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.80 : 27,137.70 = 8,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.80/27,137.70 = 8,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.80x = 27,137.70 × 8,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.80x = 223,894,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,894,166.31/18,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.45

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