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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,441.24, 27,635.94 and 8,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,441.24, 27,635.94 and 8,031.16 is: 12,035.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,441.24 : 27,635.94 = 8,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,441.24/27,635.94 = 8,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,441.24x = 27,635.94 × 8,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,441.24x = 221,948,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,948,655.89/18,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.45

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