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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.80, 27,671.72 and 8,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.80, 27,671.72 and 8,062.32 is: 12,086.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.80 : 27,671.72 = 8,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.80/27,671.72 = 8,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.80x = 27,671.72 × 8,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.80x = 223,098,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,098,261.59/18,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.28

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