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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.80, 27,631.80 and 8,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.80, 27,631.80 and 8,027.60 is: 12,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.80 : 27,631.80 = 8,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.80/27,631.80 = 8,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.80x = 27,631.80 × 8,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.80x = 221,817,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,817,037.68/18,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.58

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