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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.04, 27,645.10 and 8,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.04, 27,645.10 and 8,039.40 is: 12,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.04 : 27,645.10 = 8,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.04/27,645.10 = 8,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.04x = 27,645.10 × 8,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.04x = 222,250,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,250,016.94/18,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.12

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