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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.87, 27,405.45 and 8,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.87, 27,405.45 and 8,410.41 is: 12,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.87 : 27,405.45 = 8,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.87/27,405.45 = 8,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.87x = 27,405.45 × 8,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.87x = 230,491,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,491,070.73/18,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.74

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