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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,442.62, 27,626.94 and 8,568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,442.62, 27,626.94 and 8,568.18 is: 12,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,442.62 : 27,626.94 = 8,568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,442.62/27,626.94 = 8,568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,442.62x = 27,626.94 × 8,568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,442.62x = 236,712,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,712,594.77/18,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.08

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