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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.30, 27,505.44 and 8,495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.30, 27,505.44 and 8,495.46 is: 12,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.30 : 27,505.44 = 8,495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.30/27,505.44 = 8,495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.30x = 27,505.44 × 8,495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.30x = 233,671,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,671,365.30/18,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.31

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