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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.70, 27,139.05 and 8,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.70, 27,139.05 and 8,251.20 is: 12,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.70 : 27,139.05 = 8,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.70/27,139.05 = 8,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.70x = 27,139.05 × 8,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.70x = 223,929,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,929,729.36/18,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.80

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