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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.44, 27,359.82 and 8,877.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.44, 27,359.82 and 8,877.39 is: 13,308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.44 : 27,359.82 = 8,877.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.44/27,359.82 = 8,877.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.44x = 27,359.82 × 8,877.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.44x = 242,883,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,883,792.47/18,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.38

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