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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.91, 27,401.97 and 8,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.91, 27,401.97 and 8,408.10 is: 12,616.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.91 : 27,401.97 = 8,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.91/27,401.97 = 8,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.91x = 27,401.97 × 8,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.91x = 230,398,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,398,614.60/18,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.35

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