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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.01, 27,461.88 and 8,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.01, 27,461.88 and 8,440.28 is: 12,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.01 : 27,461.88 = 8,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.01/27,461.88 = 8,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.01x = 27,461.88 × 8,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.01x = 231,786,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,786,025.18/18,301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.21

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