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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.95, 27,462.25 and 8,449.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.95, 27,462.25 and 8,449.05 is: 12,674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.95 : 27,462.25 = 8,449.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.95/27,462.25 = 8,449.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.95x = 27,462.25 × 8,449.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.95x = 232,029,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,029,923.36/18,306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.42

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