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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.04, 27,639.10 and 8,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.04, 27,639.10 and 8,035.40 is: 12,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.04 : 27,639.10 = 8,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.04/27,639.10 = 8,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.04x = 27,639.10 × 8,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.04x = 222,091,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,091,224.14/18,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.12

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