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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.42, 27,219 and 8,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.42, 27,219 and 8,282.72 is: 12,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.42 : 27,219 = 8,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.42/27,219 = 8,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.42x = 27,219 × 8,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.42x = 225,447,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,447,355.68/18,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.90

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