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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.06, 27,696.33 and 8,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.06, 27,696.33 and 8,081.10 is: 12,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.06 : 27,696.33 = 8,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.06/27,696.33 = 8,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.06x = 27,696.33 × 8,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.06x = 223,816,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,816,812.36/18,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.07

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