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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.24, 27,664.40 and 8,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.24, 27,664.40 and 8,050.16 is: 12,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.24 : 27,664.40 = 8,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.24/27,664.40 = 8,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.24x = 27,664.40 × 8,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.24x = 222,702,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,702,846.30/18,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.92

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